Mailgun, while being an excellent email delivery service, just like with any software, for some, there can be a better fit due to their needs or specific issues when integrating the service into their app.

When considering alternatives to Mailgun, it is crucial to first research the common problems developers face when using the service. By understanding these common issues, you can better evaluate whether Mailgun is the right fit for you or if you should consider one of the available alternatives.

In our previous post, we reviewed Sendgrid, Mandrill, and Mailgun – the most popular email sending services. “Test your emails before actually sending them”: each of them repeats this mantra, as does anyone who deals with email development. But do these services offer enough options for quality email testing? Let’s have a closer look at the checkpoints and see if there is a need for a special testing service.

Are you just starting to work with email sending platforms or comparing solutions in order to switch? Which features matter the most? And how do you avoid getting lost in the wide variety of options? At Railsware we use several tools to communicate by email with our clients, candidates, Mailtrap users, and more. Let’s review some of the most popular email infrastructure services: Sendgrid, Mandrill, and Mailgun.