Free until you're sending, fair once you are.
No per-seat, no per-domain. You pay for delivered emails. Agents and humans share the same quota.
Free
Starter
Pro
Business
From 500,000 sends/month. Dedicated IPs, managed warm-up, 15 team members, SOC 2 compliance documentation, 90-day log retention, and a named deliverability engineer on your account.
How we compare
Same deliverability, fraction of the price. No USD conversion, no international card.
Axene Mailer
Starter plan · KES pricing · M-Pesa
KES 250
MailerLite
$10/mo
KES 1,300
Brevo
$9/mo
KES 1,170
Mailchimp
$20/mo
KES 2,600
Resend
$20/mo
KES 2,600
Mailgun
$35/mo
KES 4,550
MailerSend
$35/mo
KES 4,550
Feature comparison
Every plan includes SMTP, REST API, webhooks, and open tracking.
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| Limits | Free | Starter | Pro | Business |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly emails | 3,000 | 15,000 | 80,000 | 500,000 |
| Daily limit | 100 | 500 | 3,000 | Unlimited |
| Domains | 1 | 3 | 5 | Unlimited |
| Sender addresses | 1 | 3 | 10 | Unlimited |
| Templates | 2 | 10 | 30 | Unlimited |
| Contact lists | 1 | 5 | 20 | Unlimited |
| Contacts per list | 100 | 2,000 | 25,000 | Unlimited |
| API keys | 1 | 2 | 5 | Unlimited |
| SMTP credentials | 1 | 2 | 5 | Unlimited |
| Webhooks | 1 | 3 | 10 | Unlimited |
| Forwards | 1 (1 dest) | 3 (2 dest) | 25 (5 dest) | Unlimited |
| Batch size | - | 25 | 50 | 100 |
| Team members | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15 |
| Log retention | 3 days | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
| Email verify/day | 10 | 100 | 1,000 | 10,000 |
| Features | Free | Starter | Pro | Business |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Suppression list | ||||
| Click tracking | ||||
| Scheduled send | ||||
| Batch send | ||||
| CSV import | ||||
| Analytics | ||||
| Branding removal | ||||
| Data export | ||||
| BIMI setup | ||||
| Team members | ||||
| Dedicated IP | ||||
| Priority support |
Why developers choose Axene
Own infrastructure
We run our own Postfix SMTP servers. No third-party relay. Full control over deliverability.
KES billing via M-Pesa
No USD conversion, no international card needed. Pay directly from your M-Pesa.
Developer-first API
REST API, SMTP relay, webhooks for every event. SDKs coming soon.
Real-time analytics
Track opens, clicks, bounces, and deliveries in real-time via dashboard or webhooks.
DNS health tools
Free DKIM/SPF/DMARC verification, domain health scoring, and diagnostic tools.
Instant setup
Add your domain, verify DNS, and start sending in under 5 minutes.
FAQ
How do I pay?
All payments are in KES via Paystack. We accept M-Pesa, Visa, and Mastercard.
Can I change plans?
Yes. Upgrade instantly from your dashboard. Downgrade takes effect at end of billing cycle.
What happens when I exceed my limit?
Free plan pauses sending. Paid plans allow small overages at per-email rates.
Do you offer refunds?
Yes, within 7 days of payment if you haven't used more than 10% of your monthly limit.
Is there a contract?
No. All plans are month-to-month. Cancel anytime.
Do you support dedicated IPs?
Yes, on the Business plan. Build your own sending reputation.