Brevo vs SendGrid: pricing compared
Updated 2026-11-12 · listed A to Z, not ranked
Brevo lists a Free plan plus Starter ($8.08/month, or $9.00 with monthly billing) and Standard ($16–$18) on its official pricing page.
Twilio SendGrid splits Email API and Marketing Campaigns. Email API Essentials starts at $19.95/mo and Pro at $89.95/mo. Marketing Campaigns Basic starts at $15/mo and Advanced at $60/mo. Both include a 60-day free trial.
Listed A to Z, from brevo.com and twilio.com. Every figure below is quoted from those pages.
- Plans or pricing model
- Free, Starter, Standard, and higher tiers
- Free option
- Free plan, with sending limits described in the official FAQ
- Published prices
- Starter listed at $8.08/month and $9.00 with monthly billing; Standard listed at $16–$18
- Plans or pricing model
- Email API: Free trial, Essentials, Pro, Premier. Marketing Campaigns: Free trial, Basic, Advanced
- Free option
- Free trial $0/mo for 60 days
- Published prices
- Email API Essentials from $19.95/mo, Pro from $89.95/mo; Marketing Basic from $15/mo, Advanced from $60/mo
How we checked: Prices quoted from each official page: Brevo checked Nov 12, 2026, SendGrid checked Nov 12, 2026. Taxes, usage overages and promotions can change what you pay; confirm with each provider before you buy.
How they compare
- How they bill. Brevo sells platform plans with monthly and annual-style figures on the same page. SendGrid prices Email API and Marketing Campaigns separately, and rates change with volume selectors.
- Lowest listed paid price. Brevo: Starter from $8.08/month. SendGrid: Marketing Campaigns Basic from $15/mo, or Email API Essentials from $19.95/mo.
- Free option. Brevo has a Free plan. SendGrid lists a 60-day free trial at $0/mo.
We do not pick a winner. Confirm current usage limits and what is bundled on each official page.
FAQ
How much does Brevo cost?
Free plan available; Starter listed at $8–$9 (the page shows $8.08/month and $9.00 with monthly billing); Standard listed at $16–$18; higher tiers also appear (checked Nov 12, 2026).
How much does SendGrid cost?
Email API: 60-day free trial, Essentials from $19.95/mo, Pro from $89.95/mo, Premier custom. Marketing Campaigns: 60-day free trial, Basic from $15/mo, Advanced from $60/mo (checked Nov 12, 2026).
Do Brevo and SendGrid have a free option?
Brevo: A Free plan is listed; after sending approval you can send up to 300 emails, according to the official FAQ on that page. SendGrid: Free trial at $0/mo for 60 days (Email API: 100 emails/day; Marketing Campaigns: 100 contacts and 100 emails/day).
What is the lowest listed paid price for Brevo or SendGrid?
Lowest listed paid figures: Brevo Starter listed at $8.08/month, or $9.00 with monthly billing; SendGrid Marketing Campaigns Basic starts at $15/mo; Email API Essentials starts at $19.95/mo (as quoted on each official page). Billing units differ, so compare what each includes.
Which is better, Brevo or SendGrid?
We do not pick a winner. The two price and package their products differently; the tables above quote each official pricing page so you can match a plan to your own usage.
Where do these prices come from?
Each vendor's own page: brevo.com/pricing and Twilio SendGrid pricing pages (checked Nov 12, 2026). Prices change; confirm on the vendor's page before you buy.
Sources (official pages, read 2026-11-12)
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