100% free Updated September 2026

Free transactional email for startups, nonprofits, NGOs and open source

Reliable email infrastructure should never hold you back when you are just starting out or working for a cause. That is why Emitlo offers free transactional email, with case-by-case sending limits, to early-stage startups, nonprofits, NGOs, humanitarian projects and open-source projects.

Pick the category that fits your project to see the details and how to apply.

Early-stage startups

Early stage

Launching your product? Send your transactional emails for free while you build traction.

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Nonprofits

Nonprofit

Donation receipts, newsletters, membership confirmations: stay in touch with your community without straining your budget.

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NGOs & humanitarian projects

Impact

Organizations working in the field deserve reliable email infrastructure, on us.

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Open-source projects

Community

Notifications, CI alerts, community emails: Emitlo supports the open-source ecosystem with a free plan.

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Why Emitlo offers free transactional email to these projects

Emitlo is transactional email infrastructure: REST API, SMTP relay, full DKIM/SPF/DMARC authentication, EU hosting compliant with GDPR and solid deliverability. These are exactly the building blocks an emerging project or an impact-driven organization needs — without spending a budget they do not have yet.

By offering these plans, we concretely support the people who build, help and share. You focus on your mission, we take care of delivering your emails.

Got an eligible project? Let's talk

Write to us at [email protected] and introduce your project.

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Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for an Emitlo free plan?
Early-stage startups, nonprofits, NGOs, humanitarian projects and open-source projects. Every application is reviewed individually to set a sending limit that fits your project.
Does the free plan have a sending limit?
Yes, but it is set on a case-by-case basis. Rather than a rigid quota, we tailor the monthly limit to your actual volume, the type of emails you send and the nature of your project.
How do I apply?
Send an email to [email protected] introducing your project and including your domain name, estimated monthly volume, email type, country and the person to contact. Our team gets back to you.
Is the free plan time-limited?
No. As long as your project stays eligible (early-stage startup, nonprofit, NGO, humanitarian or open-source project), the program is ongoing. We simply reassess limits if your volume changes significantly.
What happens if my project grows?
If your startup raises funding or your volume far exceeds the program scope, we help you move to the Pro plan at $0.15 per 1,000 emails, with no service interruption.