Free for startups Updated September 2026

Free email for early-stage startups

In the early days, every dollar counts — and every email has to land. Emitlo offers startups at launch free transactional email, with case-by-case sending limits, so email infrastructure is never an obstacle to your growth.

Why Emitlo offers free email to startups

We know what it means to start from scratch. A young startup needs to send verification emails, receipts and notifications from the very first user, but it cannot afford enterprise pricing. By covering your email sending, Emitlo lets you focus your budget and energy on your product and your customers.

You use the same sending infrastructure as our paying customers: REST API and SMTP relay, double DKIM signing, automatic SPF/DKIM/DMARC setup, EU hosting compliant with GDPR, a real-time deliverability dashboard and webhooks.

What the program includes

  • Case-by-case sending limits — matched to your stage and actual volume.
  • The transactional stack — REST API, SMTP relay and webhooks.
  • Full authentication — DKIM, SPF and DMARC configured automatically.
  • EU hosting, GDPR compliant — email content is not retained.
  • A smooth transition to the Pro plan the day you take off.

How to apply

Applying is a single email to [email protected]. Introduce your startup and include the information below so we can set a suitable sending limit.

  • Sending domain name
  • Estimated monthly email volume
  • Email type (transactional, notifications, etc.)
  • A short pitch of the startup (stage, product, team)
  • Country where the startup is based
  • Person to contact (name + email)

Every application is reviewed individually.

Frequently asked questions — startups

Which startups qualify for the free plan?
The program is for early-stage startups: young companies at launch, MVP, pre-seed or seed stage, building their product and first user base. Every application is reviewed individually.
What is the sending limit for a startup?
The limit is set on a case-by-case basis according to your actual volume and stage. We prefer to tailor a suitable limit rather than impose a rigid quota that would block your growth.
What types of emails can I send?
Your transactional emails: sign-up and account verification, password resets, receipts, product notifications, alerts. Emitlo is built for transactional email deliverability.
What happens when my startup takes off?
When your volume outgrows the program or you raise funding, moving to the Pro plan ($0.15 per 1,000 emails) happens with no service interruption: your domain and credentials stay the same.
How do I apply?
Send an email to [email protected] introducing your startup and including your domain, estimated monthly volume, email type, country and the person to contact.

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