Broadcast
6.3#24 in email design software$150 one-timeAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitBroadcast vs Canary
What both publish
| Fact | Broadcast | Canary |
|---|---|---|
| Email providers | Broadcast supports Amazon SES, Postmark, Mailgun, SendGrid, and any SMTP server; guided setup is available for the four named providers. | Documented adapters include SendGrid, Resend, Mailgun, Amazon SES, Postmark, and generic SMTP. |
| Product | Broadcast is self-hosted email marketing software for newsletters, automated sequences, and transactional email. | Canary Mail is an email client that connects to existing accounts rather than providing or hosting email accounts. |
| Security setup | The one-command installer provisions SSL, hardens the server, and enables automatic operating-system updates. | Self-hosted setup requires an encryption key and session secret configured through environment variables. |
| Support | The Regular license includes email support, while Agency and Extended include priority email support. | Documentation directs users to GitHub Issues for bugs and GitHub Discussions for questions and feature requests. |
Broadcast plans
- Regular License$150, paid once
- Agency License$450, paid once
- Extended License$1,000, paid once
Canary plans
- FreeFree
- Growth$36 a year
- Pro+$100 a year
Pick Broadcast if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Canary if…
Canary Mail suits individuals and small teams who want to manage existing email accounts across supported platforms. It is not presented as a full helpdesk system.