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🎉 Now Open Source • MIT License

The Self-Hosted
Alternative to Resend

100% API compatible • 85% cost savings • Complete control over your email infrastructure

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Skip the setup and let us handle the infrastructure. Same great savings, zero maintenance.

50-85% Savings
vs. premium services
Fully Managed
No server maintenance
API Compatible
Drop-in Resend replacement
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Optional supporter kit

Deploy FreeResend with fewer missed setup steps.

The MIT project remains free. The $12 launch kit is an optional checklist for teams that want a tighter SES, DNS, webhook, and production rollout path while supporting the project.

  • DNS, SES, DKIM, SPF, and DMARC launch checklist
  • Production environment and webhook rollout checks
  • Deliverability smoke-test script outline
Buy for $12Preview kit

Production readiness

Check SES launch risk before the first send.

A free guide for sandbox status, DNS authentication, bounce and complaint webhooks, smoke tests, and rollback planning.

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SES access request

Draft the production request without secrets.

Turn public domain, volume, opt-in, bounce, and complaint details into an AWS reviewer-friendly SES production access request.

Draft request
Deployment review

Want a second set of eyes before you send production email?

Buy a $12 manual review for one FreeResend deployment plan. Stripe collects your deployment URL or GitHub issue and the main SES/DNS concern; do not send credentials.

  • DNS, DKIM, SPF, and DMARC risk review
  • SES sandbox, region, bounce, and complaint checks
  • Webhook and smoke-test gaps to fix before launch
Book review for $12See scope
Migration is literally one line:
RESEND_BASE_URL="https://freeresend.com/api"

That's it. Your existing Resend code works unchanged.

Why Choose FreeResend?

Get all the benefits of premium email services without the premium price tag

85% Cost Savings

Pay Amazon SES rates ($0.10/1k emails) instead of premium pricing. Save hundreds annually across multiple projects.

Quick Example:
100k emails/month: $10 vs Resend's $100
Calculate your savings

Drop-in Compatible

100% API compatibility with Resend. Zero code changes required - just update your environment variable.

Hosted Version:
Same compatibility, zero maintenance. Join the waitlist for early access.
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Lightning Setup

Auto-creates DNS records with Digital Ocean. From domain to sending emails in under 60 seconds.

Even Faster:
Hosted version = instant setup. No servers, no configuration.
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Everything You Need

Production-ready features for modern email infrastructure

Enterprise Security

DKIM signing, SPF, DMARC, and full AWS security compliance

Multi-Domain Support

Manage unlimited domains with automatic verification and setup

Email Analytics

Comprehensive logging, delivery tracking, and performance metrics

API-First Design

RESTful APIs with comprehensive documentation and SDK compatibility

Webhook Support

Real-time event notifications for bounces, complaints, and delivery

Open Source

MIT licensed, community-driven, and fully customizable

FreeResend vs. Premium Services

Get the same features at a fraction of the cost

FeatureFreeResendPremium Services
Cost per 1,000 emails$0.10 (SES rates)$1.00 - $2.00+
API Compatibility100% Resend compatibleProprietary APIs
Domain Setup Time< 60 seconds (auto)15+ minutes (manual)
Self-Hosted✓ Full control✗ Vendor lock-in
Open Source✓ MIT License✗ Proprietary
Custom Modifications✓ Unlimited✗ Limited

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