Choose Your Email Provider
WhautoMail supports two major email service providers. Choose the one that best fits your needs.
AWS SES (Amazon Simple Email Service)
Pros
- Cost-Effective: $0.10 per 1,000 emails (after free tier)
- High Volume: Excellent for sending large volumes
- Scalability: Automatically scales with your needs
- Reliability: Built on AWS infrastructure
Cons
- Setup Complexity: Requires AWS account and configuration
- Sandbox Mode: Starts in sandbox mode, requires production access request
- Learning Curve: More technical setup required
Best For
- High-volume senders (100,000+ emails/month)
- Companies already using AWS services
- Cost-conscious businesses
- Technical teams comfortable with AWS
Getting Started
See AWS SES Configuration for setup instructions.
Moving Out of Sandbox
AWS SES starts in sandbox mode with restrictions. You'll need to request production access to send to any email address. This typically takes 24-48 hours for approval. Plan accordingly when setting up your account.
Mailgun
Pros
- Easy Setup: Quick and straightforward configuration
- Great Deliverability: Excellent inbox placement rates
- Developer-Friendly: Simple API and documentation
- No Sandbox: Ready to send immediately
Cons
- Higher Cost: More expensive than AWS SES at scale
- Volume Limits: Pricing tiers based on volume
Best For
- Small to medium-volume senders
- Teams wanting quick setup
- Companies prioritizing ease of use
- Businesses without AWS experience
Getting Started
See Mailgun Configuration for setup instructions.
Comparison Table
| Feature | AWS SES | Mailgun |
|---|---|---|
| Setup Difficulty | Medium-High | Easy |
| Cost (per 1K emails) | $0.10 | $0.70-$1.50 |
| Free Tier | 3,000/month (12 months) | 3,000/month |
| Starting Price | Pay as you go | $15/month (10K emails) |
| Deliverability | Excellent | Excellent |
| Support | AWS Support | Ticket/Phone/Chat (plan dependent) |
| API Quality | Excellent | Excellent |
| Time to Production | 1-2 days | Minutes |
Making Your Decision
Choose AWS SES if:
- You send more than 100,000 emails per month
- You're comfortable with AWS services
- Cost optimization is a priority
- You have technical resources for setup
Choose Mailgun if:
- You want to start sending quickly
- You send less than 100,000 emails per month
- You prefer simplicity over cost savings
- You don't have AWS expertise
Can I Switch Later?
Yes! You can change your email provider at any time in your account settings. Your contacts, campaigns, and automation workflows will remain intact.
Need Help Deciding?
Contact our team at support@whautomail.com and we'll help you choose the best provider for your use case.