Easy WP SMTP vs Post SMTP
Updated 11 Oct 2026. 23 features compared side by side.
SendLayer's SMTP plugin with a setup wizard and 10 free mailers; Pro adds Gmail, Microsoft 365, SES, logs, alerts, backup and routing.
SMTP and API mailer plugin with free email logs, fallback SMTP, failure alerts and a mobile app; Pro adds Microsoft 365, SES and tracking.
Choose Easy WP SMTP if…
- You need smart routing and turn WordPress emails on or off
- You want the more complete feature set (97/100 vs 90/100)
- You prefer the more widely used option
Choose Post SMTP if…
- You want the lower entry price ($59.99/yr vs $99/yr)
Easy WP SMTP includes 2 features that Post SMTP lacks, including Smart routing and Turn WordPress emails on or off. Both include 20 of the 23 features we track.
At a glance
Feature comparison
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Easy WP SMTP Post SMTPSending & mailers8/87/8
Other SMTP mailer works with any SMTP host.
Other SMTP option connects to any SMTP server.
Free mailers include SendLayer, SMTP.com, Brevo, Mailgun, Mailjet, SendGrid, Postmark, SparkPost, SMTP2GO.
Core plugin includes API sockets for SendGrid, Mailgun, Brevo, Postmark, SparkPost, Mailjet and more.
Gmail/Google Workspace one-click mailer is Pro.
Gmail API with your own OAuth client is free; one-click Gmail setup needs Pro.
Microsoft 365/Outlook mailer is included in all paid plans.
Office 365 connection needs Pro; Microsoft one-click setup is in Business.
Amazon SES mailer is included in all paid plans.
Amazon SES is a Pro mailer, included from the Basic plan.
Secondary connection takes over and retries if the primary fails.
Fallback SMTP takes over when the primary fails; Pro adds more connections.
Route by subject, content, from/to address or source plugin.
No rule-based routing; extra connections act only as fallbacks.
Free setup wizard guides mailer configuration.
Three-step wizard: choose mailer, configure, send test email.
Logs & monitoring7/77/7
Full email log with status, content and source; free has failure debug events only.
Detailed log with status, errors, filters and print option in the free plugin.
Resend or forward emails from the log, singly or in bulk.
Resend individual emails from the log; bulk resend needs Professional.
Open and click tracking options in the Pro email log.
Report and tracking extension tracks opens only, not clicks; plan not specified.
Alerts via email, Slack, Teams, Discord, Twilio SMS or webhooks.
Free alerts by email, Slack, Pushover, Chrome extension or app; Twilio and Teams are Pro.
Background queue and rate-limit queue; failed sends retried via the backup connection.
Auto-retry a set number of times, with batching and quota scheduling.
Email reports, dashboard chart and weekly summary are Pro.
Free weekly summary of totals and failures; Pro adds health reports and graphs.
Log Retention Period setting and Save Attachments option in Pro logging.
Free caps the number of stored log entries; day-based retention and attachments need Pro.
Email control4/43/4
Force From Email and Force From Name toggles in general settings.
Settings prevent plugins from changing the From email and From name.
Toggle core comment, user, privacy and update emails; WooCommerce emails not listed.
No option to disable individual WordPress notification emails.
Do Not Send setting stops all emails sent through wp_mail.
Run mode can log emails only, or ignore them, instead of delivering.
Email Test page for sending test messages in the free plugin.
Send Test Email tool plus an email tester with spam score checks.
Security & admin3/43/4
SMTP password encrypted in the database; credentials can also be set as constants.
Authentication credentials, including fallback SMTP, can be set as wp-config constants.
Network-wide settings and central logs/reports are Pro; subsites can be set up individually.
Multisite supported with global network settings in the free plugin.
Gmail, Microsoft 365, Amazon SES and Zoho mailers are Pro-only.
Microsoft 365, Amazon SES and Zoho mailers are Pro-only.
WP-CLI commands (since 2.15) and constants for configuration.
Documented action and filter hooks; constants for logging and auth.
Statuses: Yes Pro Add-on Partial 3rd-party No ?
Pricing compared
Easy WP SMTP Freemium
| Free | $0 |
|---|---|
| Free | Free per year, Unlimited |
| Basic | $99 per year, 1 site |
| Plus | $199 per year, 5 sites |
| Pro | $399 per year, 10 sites |
| Elite | $599 per year, 50 sites |
Post SMTP Freemium
| Free | $0 |
|---|---|
| Free | Free per year, Unlimited |
| Basic | $59.99 per year, 1 site |
| Professional | $79.99 per year, 1 site |
| Business | $99.99 per year, 1 site |
Downloads trend
Easy WP SMTP
13,913 downloads last week
Post SMTP
18,766 downloads last week
Verdict
Easy WP SMTP scores higher on our feature checklist (97/100 against 90/100) and includes smart routing and turn WordPress emails on or off that Post SMTP does not. Paid plans start at $99/yr for Easy WP SMTP and $59.99/yr for Post SMTP. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
Biggest differences
Easy WP SMTP: paid version (Basic). Post SMTP: not included. Route by subject, content, from/to address or source plugin.
Easy WP SMTP: paid version (Basic). Post SMTP: not included. Toggle core comment, user, privacy and update emails; WooCommerce emails not listed.
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FAQ
Which is better, Easy WP SMTP or Post SMTP?
Easy WP SMTP scores higher on our feature checklist (97/100 against 90/100) and includes smart routing and turn WordPress emails on or off that Post SMTP does not. Paid plans start at $99/yr for Easy WP SMTP and $59.99/yr for Post SMTP. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
Which has more features?
Easy WP SMTP includes 22 of the 23 features we track, against 20 for Post SMTP. Feature count is only part of the picture; check which of the differences matter to you.
Is Easy WP SMTP free?
Easy WP SMTP has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at $99/yr.
Is Post SMTP free?
Post SMTP has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at $59.99/yr.
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