⚙️ SMTP vs Email API: which should you use?
Both can deliver the same email, but they're useful in different situations.
Use SMTP when:
• you're integrating software that already supports SMTP
• you want to switch providers without changing much application code
• you're using frameworks with built-in mail support
Use an API when:
• email is part of your application's backend logic
• you want structured error responses
• you need easier automation and debugging
• you want tighter control over templates, metadata and events
For a new SaaS backend, we'd usually choose an API.
For an existing application with SMTP support, SMTP may be the fastest integration.
Postwing supports both, so the choice can be based on your architecture rather than your email provider.
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