Resend vs Courier — why Resend wins
We recommend Resend over Courier for most people, based on real user reviews. Here's the honest breakdown.
| Courier | Resend | |
|---|---|---|
| Our pick | Good, but short on reliability | Recommended |
| Rating | ★★★☆☆ 2.6 | ★★★★★ 4.6 |
| Best for | Apps sending multi-channel notifications (email, SMS, push) from one API | Developers sending password resets, receipts, and notifications reliably |
| Pricing | Trial credits / Per notification | 100/day-3K/mo / ~$15-30/mo (50K) |
Where Courier falls short
- Bad experiences reported by users
- Disappointing in practice
- Expensive for what you get
- Poor performance reported
Why Resend wins
- REST API + SMTP relay, both
- Deliverability and inbox placement focus
- Webhooks for opens, clicks, bounces
Try Resend
Rated 4.6 by real users across Trustpilot, G2 and Capterra.