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Kinde vs Mailgun

Kinde (Auth) and Mailgun (Email) take different approaches to development. Kinde: All-in-one auth with built-in orgs RBAC feature flags and billing hooks for SaaS Mailgun: Developer-first email API with routing validation and comprehensive SDKs

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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
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Mailgun

Developer-first email API with routing validation and comprehensive SDKs

Category
Email
Subcategory
Transactional Email
Pricing
Free (100/day) / $15/mo
Tier
free
emailtransactional email

Key differences

DimensionKindeMailgun
PricingFree (10.5K MAU) / $25/mo+Free (100/day) / $15/mo
PlatformAuth ProviderTransactional Email
Capabilitiesauth, auth provideremail, transactional email

Choose Kinde if...

  • Kinde fits your specific workflow and team preferences

Choose Mailgun if...

  • Mailgun fits your specific workflow and team preferences

Community pros and cons

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kinde or Mailgun better for beginners?
Both tools are accessible. Kinde and Mailgun are similar in approachability — try both and see which workflow clicks.
Which is cheaper, Kinde or Mailgun?
Both have a free pricing model. Kinde: Free (10.5K MAU) / $25/mo+. Mailgun: Free (100/day) / $15/mo. Compare their specific plans to find the best value.
Can I use Kinde and Mailgun together?
Yes — Kinde (Auth) and Mailgun (Email) serve different roles and can complement each other in a project.

Verdict

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

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