DovelvsReloop
Two self-hosted Sendgrid alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Dovel | Reloop | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 57/100 | 47/100 |
| Rank in category | #36 of 106 in Email | #72 of 106 in Email |
| GitHub stars | — | 174 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +11 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 1 |
| Latest release | — | v0.9.0 · 15 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | — | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Dovel scores 57/100 against 47/100 for Reloop, so it is the safer default.
Reloop ships more often: 1 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Dovel.
If you want the quickest setup, Dovel is easier to run; Reloop needs more configuration.
Reloop is growing faster right now (+11 stars in 30 days).
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