UniOne vs SendGrid: Which Email Platform Is Right for You?

Are you thinking of an alternative to SendGrid? At UniOne, we have what you might need. From a more approachable, developer-friendly email API and SMTP solution, to transparent pricing, strong deliverability, and providing 24/7 live support as a nice bonus. Whether your dream is flexible integration, reliable sending for both transactional and marketing emails, or easier management of templates and settings, UniOne is on its way to help you confidently switch without nightmares.

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UniOne vs SendGrid: Feature Comparison

Here’s what makes UniOne different from SendGrid, and how you can benefit from it.

UNIONE SendGrid
Purpose A modern and user-friendly, API-driven email delivery platform built for both transactional and marketing communications. Popular email delivery platform, primarily designed for transactional and marketing emails integration, is now part of the Twilio group, focused on a wide range of products.
Email Sending Handles high-volume sending through both SMTP and REST API. UniOne supports up to 50,000 messages per hour via SMTP and up to 60 million per hour through the HTTP API — built to scale with your business. API and SMTP relay for transactional and marketing emails; no public information about delivery speed provided.
Deliverability Optimized for inbox placement and trust, with built-in SPF, DKIM, and DMARC authentication. Dedicated IPs and custom tracking domains are available on every plan — no upgrade required. SPF, DKIM, DMARC supported; dedicated IPs and advanced deliverability tools available only on higher-tier plans.
Sending Streams Use Projects to separate and manage different sending flows — by product, region, or message type — all within one account. Each stream works independently for easier tracking and control. The “Subaccounts/Subusers” feature is only available on Pro and Premier plans.
Email Editor & Templates Availability Access 300+ ready-to-use templates for transactional, triggered, and marketing emails. Edit them in a built-in, AI-assisted drag-and-drop HTML editor with unlimited storage for custom templates. Built-in email design editor with a limited set of templates (about 60); drag-n-drop builder and HTML editor for developers are available separately.
Analytics & Reporting Monitor delivery and engagement in real time. Detailed logs, webhooks, and exportable reports keep data available for up to 100 days (detailed) and 400 days (aggregated). Analytics dashboards for opens, clicks, bounces, and spam reports; data retention and webhook management are limited based on plan.
Security & Compliance Fully GDPR-compliant with two-factor authentication, Microsoft & Google OAuth, user-level permissions, and detailed activity logs on all plans. Data analytics storage can be disabled for extra privacy. IP access permission management. GDPR-compliant, SOC 2 Type II certified, 2FA, API key permissions; activity logs and compliance reports on higher plans.
Email Validation Built-in Email Validation API helps you verify subscribers and reduce bounces before sending. Each tariff includes from 100 to 6,000 free validation credits with a beneficial price of $2 per each 1,000 validations for overages. Email Address Validation API only available for Pro and Premier plans which include 2,500 and 5,000 accordingly, while extra credits will cost up to $10 per each 1,000.
Support Enjoy 24/7 live chat and email support with real experts. Every customer gets onboarding help and deliverability guidance at no extra cost. Ticket-based support on Essentials, 24/7 live chat and business hours phone support available only for higher-tier plans.
Pricing Simple and transparent: start with a 4-month free trial including 6,000 emails/month, then only $4/month. Paid plans begin at $6 for 10,000 emails/month, with unlimited sending domains. Free tier includes 100 emails/day for 60 days; paid plans start around $19.95/month for 50,000 emails with limited features, and around $89.95/month for 100,000 emails.
Purpose
UNIONE A modern and user-friendly, API-driven email delivery platform built for both transactional and marketing communications.
SendGrid Popular email delivery platform, primarily designed for transactional and marketing emails integration, is now part of the Twilio group, focused on a wide range of products.
Email Sending
UNIONE Handles high-volume sending through both SMTP and REST API. UniOne supports up to 50,000 messages per hour via SMTP and up to 60 million per hour through the HTTP API — built to scale with your business.
SendGrid API and SMTP relay for transactional and marketing emails; no public information about delivery speed provided.
Deliverability
UNIONE Optimized for inbox placement and trust, with built-in SPF, DKIM, and DMARC authentication. Dedicated IPs and custom tracking domains are available on every plan — no upgrade required.
SendGrid SPF, DKIM, DMARC supported; dedicated IPs and advanced deliverability tools available only on higher-tier plans.
Sending Streams
UNIONE Use Projects to separate and manage different sending flows — by product, region, or message type — all within one account. Each stream works independently for easier tracking and control.
SendGrid The “Subaccounts/Subusers” feature is only available on Pro and Premier plans.
Email Editor & Templates Availability
UNIONE Access 300+ ready-to-use templates for transactional, triggered, and marketing emails. Edit them in a built-in, AI-assisted drag-and-drop HTML editor with unlimited storage for custom templates.
SendGrid Built-in email design editor with a limited set of templates (about 60); drag-n-drop builder and HTML editor for developers are available separately.
Analytics & Reporting
UNIONE Monitor delivery and engagement in real time. Detailed logs, webhooks, and exportable reports keep data available for up to 100 days (detailed) and 400 days (aggregated).
SendGrid Analytics dashboards for opens, clicks, bounces, and spam reports; data retention and webhook management are limited based on plan.
Security & Compliance
UNIONE Fully GDPR-compliant with two-factor authentication, Microsoft & Google OAuth, user-level permissions, and detailed activity logs on all plans. Data analytics storage can be disabled for extra privacy. IP access permission management.
SendGrid GDPR-compliant, SOC 2 Type II certified, 2FA, API key permissions; activity logs and compliance reports on higher plans.
Email Validation
UNIONE Built-in Email Validation API helps you verify subscribers and reduce bounces before sending. Each tariff includes from 100 to 6,000 free validation credits with a beneficial price of $2 per each 1,000 validations for overages.
SendGrid Email Address Validation API only available for Pro and Premier plans which include 2,500 and 5,000 accordingly, while extra credits will cost up to $10 per each 1,000.
Support
UNIONE Enjoy 24/7 live chat and email support with real experts. Every customer gets onboarding help and deliverability guidance at no extra cost.
SendGrid Ticket-based support on Essentials, 24/7 live chat and business hours phone support available only for higher-tier plans.
Pricing
UNIONE Simple and transparent: start with a 4-month free trial including 6,000 emails/month, then only $4/month. Paid plans begin at $6 for 10,000 emails/month, with unlimited sending domains.
SendGrid Free tier includes 100 emails/day for 60 days; paid plans start around $19.95/month for 50,000 emails with limited features, and around $89.95/month for 100,000 emails.

Why Choose UniOne

Outstanding Email Deliverability
Reach inboxes, not spam folders — with our team having over 15 years of expertise in the industry that monitors delivery rates in the real time, UniOne ensures every message is authenticated, optimized, and delivered fast.
Exceptional Customer Support
Get real help from real people — our 24/7 support team is always ready to guide you through setup, troubleshooting, and growth. Contact us via chat or email — either way we do our best to respond in less than 10 minutes.
Professionally Crafted Email Templates
Save time with over 300 beautifully crafted, customizable templates for any use case — from transactional updates to marketing campaigns. Also, try out our AI-enhanced email builder to create your template ideas from scratch, proofread texts, or generate catchy images.
Fast and Seamless Integration
Connect UniOne to your app, CRM, or website in minutes using our simple SMTP relay or integrate it with your software for best speed and scalability with our developer-friendly HTTP API, enjoying all the advanced features.
Advanced Analytics and Reporting
Stay in control with real-time insights — track opens, clicks, bounces, and conversions to improve every send. Get access to 4 kinds of reports with CSV download option — from aggregated data to detailed logs, staying aware of your email performance.
Built-In Email Verification
Keep your lists clean and your reputation strong with UniOne’s email validation API that allows you to check every address before you send. Avoid inactive email addresses, typos, and known possible spam traps to keep your email deliverability at the highest level.

How Much Does UniOne Cost?

Free Trial

All features of the STANDARD PLAN plus

Starting at
$0 / month
  • 6,000 emails per month — free for the first 4 months since your sign-up

Start growing your business the smart way with UniOne. Test every feature risk-free — from onboarding sequences and transactional updates to promotional campaigns and reactivation emails — all with reliable delivery and real-time insights.

After your trial, keep sending for just $4/monthwith flexible add-ons as your user base grows.

Send smarter, faster, and with total confidence — no risks, just results.

Standard

Starting at
$6 / month
50 000 emails/month
  • 24/7 support from real experts via live chat and email
  • Fast, reliable delivery for sign-ups, password resets, and other notifications
  • Scalable bulk sending for updates, launches, and engagement campaigns
  • Simple integration with SMTP and REST API, plus SDKs for Ruby, PHP, and C#
  • Seamless connectivity with analytics tools, CRMs, and other platforms
  • Top-tier deliverability using SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and custom tracking domains
  • 300+ customizable templates made for onboarding, retention, and promotions
  • AI-powered HTML editor for clean, mobile-optimized email design
  • Real-time analytics with webhooks and dashboard metrics for opens, clicks, and conversions
  • Smart integration-based segmentation with custom tags and independent project environments
  • Detailed reporting with up to 400 days of stored data and CSV export options
  • Built-in email validation API with free credits included
  • Enterprise-level security — two-factor authentication, Microsoft & Google OAuth, IP access management, and full GDPR compliance

Extra emails beyond the included volume cost up to $0.75 per 1,000 emails. Extra messages
Plan - $/1,000
≤ 100K - $0.75
150K - $0.70
300K - $0.60
700K - $0.50
1,5M - $0.45
3M - $0.30

Extra email validations beyond the included volume cost $2 / 1,000 validations. Included validations
Plan - quantity
≤ 50K - 100
≥ 100K - 6000

INDIVIDUAL

All features of the STANDARD PLAN plus

Individual Pricing
  • Custom email volume aligned with your growth, usage, and engagement trends
  • Flexible validation plans to keep user lists accurate and healthy
  • Smooth onboarding with 24/7 priority support from our email deliverability team
  • Dedicated success manager to guide your strategy and optimize results
  • Personalized deliverability consulting to ensure your app emails always reach the inbox

Get a tailored plan that grows with you — let’s build it together!

Switch to UniOne — And Send Smarter

Looking for a simpler, more transparent and cost-efficient alternative to SendGrid? UniOne gives you everything you might need to send fast, reliable, and beautifully designed emails — without the complexity and overpaying. Enjoy outstanding deliverability, easy API and SMTP integration, built-in validation, and real human support whenever you need it. With clear pricing and tools that suit both developers and marketers, UniOne helps you focus on things that matter — growing your business, while we take care of email infrastructure.

What UniOne Users Are Saying

FAQ

Based on what our customers say, they choose UniOne for user-friendliness, reliability, transparency, cost-efficiency, and ease of use. We’re doing our best to provide a powerful email delivery platform that combines outstanding deliverability, flexible integration options, and friendly 24/7 support. Whether you’re sending transactional updates, marketing campaigns, or automated notifications, at UniOne, we’ll help you deliver every message securely and on time — without overcomplicating the process.
UniOne is primarily built with deliverability in mind. We take care of all the email authentication aspects along with custom tracking domains and provide reputable IPs to help your emails land where they belong — in the inbox. Smart routing, real-time monitoring, and proactive reputation management ensure that even high-volume email traffic stays consistent and secure.
Absolutely. UniOne offers a simple SMTP API for quick connection and a developer-friendly REST API to make interaction smart and hassle-free. You can connect your CRM, app, or website in minutes using clear documentation, SDKs for popular languages, and responsive support if you ever need a hand.
Yes — UniOne provides detailed, real-time insights into every send. You can track opens, clicks, bounces, and unsubscribes through webhooks or using a visual dashboard, and export detailed reports for up to 100 days. With advanced analytics and live metrics, you always know how your campaigns and transactional emails are performing.

Take your business to the next level

UniOne is built for real-world email delivery at fair terms. Every new user gets a 4-month free trial with 6,000 emails per month, so you can explore everything the platform offers at no risk. Whether you’re sending transactional messages, automated notifications, or full-scale marketing campaigns, UniOne guarantees fast, secure, and reliable delivery with 24/7 expert support readily available.


When it’s time to grow, upgrading is easy — choose an affordable plan or get a custom offer tailored to your business needs and goals.