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At a Glance
Mailgun
Mailgun
Star Rating
(298)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
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SocketLabs
SocketLabs
Star Rating
(41)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$39.95 Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Mailgun excels in its Mail Send API with a score of 9.4, making it a preferred choice for developers looking for robust email sending capabilities. In contrast, SocketLabs, while still strong, scores slightly lower at 9.0, indicating that Mailgun may offer a more seamless integration experience for high-volume senders.
  • Reviewers mention that SocketLabs shines in Quality of Support, achieving a score of 9.3 compared to Mailgun's 8.1. This suggests that users may find more responsive and helpful customer service with SocketLabs, which can be crucial for businesses needing timely assistance.
  • G2 users highlight that Mailgun's Custom Tracking Domain feature scores an impressive 9.2, allowing for better brand visibility and trust. SocketLabs, on the other hand, scores 8.5 in this area, indicating that while it offers similar functionality, Mailgun may provide a more effective solution for brand management.
  • Users on G2 report that SocketLabs has a superior Ease of Setup rating of 9.4, compared to Mailgun's 8.7. This suggests that SocketLabs may be more user-friendly for new users or those less technically inclined, making it easier to get started with email campaigns.
  • Reviewers mention that Mailgun's Spam Filter Testing feature, with a score of 8.2, is a valuable tool for ensuring email deliverability, although SocketLabs falls short with a score of 6.7. This indicates that Mailgun may provide better tools for managing email reputation and deliverability challenges.
  • Users say that both platforms offer strong Performance and Reliability, but Mailgun edges out with a score of 9.1 compared to SocketLabs' 8.9. This suggests that Mailgun may provide a more consistent and reliable service, which is critical for businesses that rely heavily on email communication.
Featured Products
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Mailgun
Free
$0.00
Per Month
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SocketLabs
Core
$39.95
Per Month
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Free Trial
Mailgun
Free Trial is available
SocketLabs
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
264
9.1
31
Ease of Use
8.7
266
8.9
31
Ease of Setup
8.6
181
9.4
19
Ease of Admin
8.7
177
9.5
19
Quality of Support
8.1
213
9.3
31
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
165
9.5
19
Product Direction (% positive)
7.4
264
8.5
32
Features by Category
8.6
237
8.1
21
Administration
7.1
75
6.9
7
6.7
71
6.7
7
8.2
109
7.3
8
7.7
102
Not enough data
8.5
201
8.2
15
8.3
163
7.5
12
Integrations
8.8
159
8.3
9
8.8
149
8.7
9
9.3
203
9.0
12
8.0
112
6.7
5
Platform
9.0
158
8.5
13
8.8
163
8.0
9
8.1
88
8.3
7
8.7
205
7.9
13
8.2
169
8.8
15
8.5
205
8.5
16
8.5
129
8.1
9
9.0
216
8.9
16
Not enough data
8.4
14
Diagnosis
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.8
10
Tracking
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
7.2
6
Reporting
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Agentic AI - Email Deliverability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Email Testing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Email Verification
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - SAP Store
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.1
10
Agentic AI - Email Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customizations
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.0
5
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Mailgun
Mailgun
SocketLabs
SocketLabs
Mailgun and SocketLabs are categorized as Transactional Email and Email Deliverability
Unique Categories
Mailgun
Mailgun is categorized as Email Verification and Email Testing
SocketLabs
SocketLabs is categorized as Email Tracking and SAP Store
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Mailgun
Mailgun
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
81.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
14.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.5%
SocketLabs
SocketLabs
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
69.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
20.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.3%
Reviewers' Industry
Mailgun
Mailgun
Information Technology and Services
19.0%
Computer Software
16.3%
Internet
12.8%
Marketing and Advertising
9.7%
Hospital & Health Care
2.1%
Other
40.1%
SocketLabs
SocketLabs
Marketing and Advertising
12.8%
Financial Services
10.3%
Market Research
7.7%
Internet
7.7%
Computer Software
7.7%
Other
53.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
Mailgun
Mailgun
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Olaf L.
OL
Olaf L.
Verified User in Internet

Most of all their control panel is very easy to use, just add your domain, add some DNS records and you're ready to go. They offer 10000 free emails every month, that's enough for regular emails. The log file is also very helpful to see where are problems....

Most Helpful Critical Review
Rafael U.
RU
Rafael U.
Verified User in Industrial Automation

awful customer service. i signed up for a trial and then my account was disabled as soon as i started using it, citing that there were problems verifying my business (even though it was already verified). i was asked a few questions about the nature of my...

SocketLabs
SocketLabs
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

My app is a lead generation tool that sends leads to users through transactional email notifications that are sent via SocketLabs' SMTP service. It's critical that my users receive their leads fast. If emails are delayed, or land in the spam folder, then...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Anthony P.
AP
Anthony P.
Verified User in Internet

As a Visual Designer I tend to notice design aesthetics that may throw off the viewer. One major thing I noticed is the "Customers Who Trust In SocketLabs" section has very low res images. These easy to miss flaws often detract credibility of the...

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Discussions
Mailgun
Mailgun Discussions
What is Mailgun used for?
2 comments
Maxwell Kwadwo F.
MF
MailGun is a paid application that integrates functionalities such as email in mobile and web apps. The integration is usually done using APIs.Read more
Mailgun
1 comment
Jorge Louis F.
JF
If you want to reduce the bounce rate, you need to verify the accounts in your distribution list. If you want to know about those bounces, use the API.Read more
To track emails, use email tracking software or services that provide features like read receipts, link tracking, and notifications when an email is opened. These tools often integrate with email clients and provide analytics on email engagement.
1 comment
Thomas N.
TN
You can track user clickable emails by enabling them under domain settings. There's click tracking, open tracking, and unsubscribe tracking. Keep in mind...Read more
SocketLabs
SocketLabs Discussions
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