1. Pepipost by Netcore
Netcore Cloud · Mumbai · Email marketing software · 4.8/5
Email API and delivery from Netcore, built in Mumbai.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Mailrelay
- Built in India (Mumbai)
Email marketing software · Alternatives
Best Mailrelay alternatives in India (2026)
Mailrelay is an email marketing software product from Mailrelay, Madrid, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 20 have a free plan, 3 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Mailrelay are Pepipost by Netcore (Free plan), SendGrid (Free plan), Mailgun (Free plan), Elastic Email (Free plan) and SparkPost (Free plan). Pepipost by Netcore is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Why businesses look for a Mailrelay alternative
Indian support and GST
Mailrelay is built in Spain. 3 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Mailrelay alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Mailrelay's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Mailrelay (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | Pepipost by Netcore | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 2 |  SendGrid | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 3 |  Mailgun | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 4 |  Elastic Email | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 5 |  SparkPost | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  SMTP2GO | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 7 |  Mailjet | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  Mailtrap | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  Beehiiv | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  EmailOctopus | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  BEE Pro | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  Stripo | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  Mailmodo AMP | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  ZeroBounce | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  Hunter | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  SendGrid Marketing Campaigns | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  MailBluster | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  listmonk | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 19 |  Mailerlite Classic | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  Unlayer | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 |
Top 10 Mailrelay alternatives in detail
Free plan
Free plan available
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4. Elastic Email
Elastic Email · Vancouver · Email marketing software · 4.6/5
Affordable email marketing and API.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Mailrelay alternatives by what you need
Free Mailrelay alternatives
Indian alternatives to Mailrelay
How to choose a Mailrelay alternative
- Check pricing per contact and per send; some products charge on list size even for unsubscribed contacts.
- Test deliverability to Gmail and Outlook with your own domain before you commit.
- If you send transactional email too, a product with both marketing and API sending simplifies your stack.
Mailrelay alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Mailrelay in 2026?+
The closest matches to Mailrelay on App Advisor are Pepipost by Netcore (Free plan), SendGrid (Free plan), Mailgun (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Mailrelay, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Mailrelay?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Pepipost by Netcore (Free plan), SendGrid (Free plan), Mailgun (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to Mailrelay?+
Yes. 3 alternatives are built in India, including Pepipost by Netcore (Free plan), Mailmodo AMP (Free plan), listmonk (Free). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Mailrelay vs Pepipost by Netcore: which is better?+
Pepipost by Netcore is the closest match to Mailrelay in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Mumbai). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Mailrelay alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in email marketing software or a category Mailrelay also covers, and Mailrelay's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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