Forward EmailvsReloop
Two self-hosted Sendgrid alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Forward Email | Reloop | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 62/100 | 47/100 |
| Rank in category | #18 of 106 in Email | #72 of 106 in Email |
| GitHub stars | 1 694 | 174 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +19 | +11 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 89 | 1 |
| Latest release | v2.18.12 · 28 Oct 2026 | v0.9.0 · 15 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Forward Email scores 62/100 against 47/100 for Reloop, so it is the safer default.
Forward Email ships more often: 89 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for Reloop.
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