Relais
6.5#15 in email forwarding servicesFrom $0.42 a monthFree planWebSelf-hosted
VisitRelais vs SMTP Zen Email Forwarding
SMTP Zen Email Forwarding
6.8#4 in email forwarding servicesFrom $1.20 a monthAndroidiOSWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Relais | SMTP Zen Email Forwarding |
|---|---|---|
| Setup | The homepage says setup takes 5 minutes and requires adding a domain and updating DNS records. | Setup consists of adding a domain, following the displayed DNS instructions, creating forwarding rules, and testing receipt. |
| Trial | The 14-day free trial includes full access to all features and requires no credit card to start. | Most plans include a 2-day free trial, while custom plans may be excluded. |
Relais plans
- Self-hostedFree
- Managed$5 a year
SMTP Zen Email Forwarding plans
- Roll your own$1.20 a month
- Starter SMTP$2.99 a month
- Freelancer SMTP$5.99 a month
- Pro SMTP$11.99 a month
Pick Relais if…
Relais suits people who want custom-domain email inside existing Gmail accounts. It also fits users willing to self-host or pay per connected Gmail account.
Pick SMTP Zen Email Forwarding if…
It suits developers sending application mail, small teams, freelancers managing client domains, and domain investors. It is useful when inbound custom-domain mail should reach existing inboxes, with hosted mail available when sending is needed.