Mailgun vs Resend

Based on our independent scoring across 6 dimensions, Resend scores 87/100 overall versus Mailgun's 78/100 — a 9-point margin. Resend leads on Analytics & Logs in particular. That said, Mailgun may still be the right choice if the dimensions where it scores higher match your specific priorities — the radar chart above shows the full profile side by side.

Both Mailgun and Resend offer a free tier, so entry-level cost is not a differentiating factor. Compare the feature and usage limits of each free plan to see which gives you more headroom before a paid upgrade is needed.

Resend scores higher on Template Engine — 88/100 versus 65/100 for Mailgun. If template engine is your primary decision criterion, Resend is the stronger choice in this head-to-head.

Switching between transactional email tools is generally possible but involves migration effort: exporting your data or configuration from Mailgun, re-importing or reconfiguring in Resend, and updating any API integrations or environment variables in your codebase. The effort scales with how deeply embedded the tool is in your stack. Test Resend on a non-production project first before migrating.

Mailgun (78/100) is the better fit for teams who prioritise analytics & logs — its strongest dimension — and who want a free entry point. Resend (87/100) is the better fit for teams who prioritise developer ux and want a free entry point. If both dimensions matter equally, the overall score winner (Resend) is the safer default choice.