plunkvsReloop
Two self-hosted Sendgrid alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| plunk | Reloop | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 47/100 |
| Rank in category | #9 of 106 in Email | #72 of 106 in Email |
| GitHub stars | 5 555 | 174 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +73 | +11 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 16 | 1 |
| Latest release | v0.17.0 · 21 Oct 2026 | v0.9.0 · 15 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
plunk scores 68/100 against 47/100 for Reloop, so it is the safer default.
plunk ships more often: 16 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for Reloop.
If you want the quickest setup, plunk is easier to run; Reloop needs more configuration.
plunk is growing faster right now (+73 stars in 30 days).
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