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AWS SES vs Kinde

AWS SES (Email) and Kinde (Auth) take different approaches to development. AWS SES: Cheapest high-volume email sending at $0.10 per thousand with AWS integration Kinde: All-in-one auth with built-in orgs RBAC feature flags and billing hooks for SaaS

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AWS SES

Cheapest high-volume email sending at $0.10 per thousand with AWS integration

Category
Email
Subcategory
Transactional Email
Pricing
Free (3K/mo) / $0.10/1K emails
Tier
free
emailtransactional email
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Kinde

All-in-one auth with built-in orgs RBAC feature flags and billing hooks for SaaS

Category
Auth
Subcategory
Auth Provider
Pricing
Free (10.5K MAU) / $25/mo+
Tier
free
authauth provider

Key differences

DimensionAWS SESKinde
PricingFree (3K/mo) / $0.10/1K emailsFree (10.5K MAU) / $25/mo+
PlatformTransactional EmailAuth Provider
Capabilitiesemail, transactional emailauth, auth provider

Choose AWS SES if...

  • AWS SES fits your specific workflow and team preferences

Choose Kinde if...

  • Kinde fits your specific workflow and team preferences

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Frequently asked questions

Is AWS SES or Kinde better for beginners?
Both tools are accessible. AWS SES and Kinde are similar in approachability — try both and see which workflow clicks.
Which is cheaper, AWS SES or Kinde?
Both have a free pricing model. AWS SES: Free (3K/mo) / $0.10/1K emails. Kinde: Free (10.5K MAU) / $25/mo+. Compare their specific plans to find the best value.
Can I use AWS SES and Kinde together?
Yes — AWS SES (Email) and Kinde (Auth) serve different roles and can complement each other in a project.

Verdict

AWS SES and Kinde solve different problems. Choose based on whether you need a email or a auth.

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