CHOOSE SMTPBOX WHEN
A hosted team sandbox is the priority.
Distributed teams that want a shared sandbox without deploying or maintaining another service.
View SMTPBox pricing →HOSTED VS SELF-HOSTED
SMTPBox vs Mailpit
Mailpit locally. SMTPBox everywhere else.
Mailpit is an excellent self-hosted email testing tool. SMTPBox is the hosted option for shared staging, remote development and CI environments.
SIDE BY SIDE
Choose the setup that fits.
| Area | SMTPBox | Mailpit |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Ready-to-use hosted service | You deploy and host it |
| Service maintenance | Managed by SMTPBox | Managed by your team |
| Shared team access | Built-in workspaces | Check your deployment |
| SMTP capture | Included | Included |
| REST API for tests | Included | Check current documentation |
| Best fit | Staging, CI and remote teams | Local and self-hosted use |
Competitor features and limits can change. Check the provider's current details before deciding.
CHOOSE MAILPIT WHEN
The alternative better matches your workflow.
Mailpit is a strong choice when you want a local or self-hosted inbox under your control.
TRY SMTPBOX FREE
Catch test emails, not customers.
Start with 2,500 sandbox emails each month and no credit card.
Start testing free →