When you move past the free tier, the first numbers you see are $0 /month for Resend and $9 /month for Brevo’s Starter plan. That $9 difference can feel like a hurdle for a side‑project, but the real story unfolds once you look at what each price actually buys.
Where the dollars (and euros) land
Resend keeps its lineup tight: a Free tier at $0 /month that grants 100 emails a day, three domains and ticket‑only support; an Add‑on at $20 /month that unlocks the rest of the Pro feature set without the full Scale commitment; and a Scale tier at $90 /month that adds 1,000 domains and a dedicated [Slack](/entry/slack-vs-github-picking-the-right-tool-for-chat-first-or-code-first-teams) channel for real‑time help. Brevo spreads its pricing across more tiers and currencies. In dollars it offers Free at $0 /month, Starter at $9 /month, Standard at $18 /month and Professional at $499 /month, with matching yearly prices of $0, $96.96, $194.04 and $5,388.96 respectively. For European customers the same structure appears in euros: Free at EUR 0 /month, Starter at EUR 7 /month, Standard at EUR 15 /month and Professional at EUR 499 /month.
| Vendor | Plan | Price (monthly) | Price (yearly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resend | Free | $0/month | — |
| Resend | Add‑on | $20/month | — |
| Resend | Scale | $90/month | — |
| Brevo | Free | $0/month | $0/year |
| Brevo | Starter | $9/month | $96.96/year |
| Brevo | Standard | $18/month | $194.04/year |
| Brevo | Professional | $499/month | $5,388.96/year |
| Brevo (EUR) | Free | EUR 0/month | — |
| Brevo (EUR) | Starter | EUR 7/month | — |
| Brevo (EUR) | Standard | EUR 15/month | — |
| Brevo (EUR) | Professional | EUR 499/month | — |
The table makes the gaps obvious: Resend’s add‑on sits between its free and Scale options, while Brevo’s low‑end plans are closely spaced and the jump to Professional is dramatic. If you are a solo developer or a small startup that only needs a handful of domains, Resend’s free tier already covers daily limits that many early‑stage products never exceed. Brevo’s free tier is also $0 /month, but the lack of a stated email cap means you might hit an invisible ceiling sooner.
Which package matches your use case
Resend’s Scale tier at $90 /month is clearly aimed at teams that need massive domain coverage and instant Slack support – a combination that feels more like an enterprise add‑on than a simple email sender. The $20 /month add‑on provides a middle ground for users who want Pro features without the full domain bundle. Brevo, by contrast, offers a smoother progression for growing businesses: the $9 /month Starter plan gives you basic sending and analytics, the $18 /month Standard plan adds more advanced reporting, and the $499 /month Professional tier (or EUR 499 /month) bundles enterprise‑grade tools and likely dedicated account management. The yearly billing options let larger teams lock in a discount, while the euro pricing spares European users from conversion surprises.
If you need a no‑frills solution with generous domain limits and real‑time Slack help, Resend’s free tier or its $20 /month add‑on is hard to beat. If you prefer a tiered roadmap, the ability to pay yearly, and a clear euro price line, Brevo’s Starter and Standard plans give you that flexibility, with the Professional tier reserved for high‑volume marketers who can justify the steep price. In practice, most early‑stage founders will find Resend’s free or add‑on tier sufficient, while growing SaaS teams that value a predictable upgrade path may lean toward Brevo’s mid‑range plans. Pricing verified on 2026-09-21.