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Notify vs Brevo
Brevo’s transactional docs use the official SDK against a marketing + CRM suite. Notify is the thin alternative: one send call, flat pricing, logs and webhooks.
| Feature | Notify | Brevo |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Minimal transactional API: send, webhooks, logs | Marketing platform with transactional email attached |
| Recommended client | One `fetch` — no official SDK required | `@getbrevo/brevo` (`BrevoClient` → `sendTransacEmail`) |
| Auth | `x-api-key` header | `api-key` header (SDK takes `apiKey` in the client constructor) |
| Send body | `to`, `subject`, `message` | `sender`, `to[]`, `htmlContent` (or `templateId` + `params`) |
| Endpoint | `POST https://notify.cx/api/email/send` | `POST https://api.brevo.com/v3/smtp/email` |
| Entry paid pricing | Pro: $10/mo for 10,000 emails | Tiered Brevo plans — confirm current transactional pricing |
| Product surface | Deliberately small dashboard | CRM, campaigns, automation, plus transactional |
Choose Notify if…
You want password resets, receipts, and notifications without living in a marketing platform.
Choose Brevo if…
You already run campaigns and CRM in Brevo and want transactional mail in the same account.
Best for
Indie hackers and startups shipping transactional mail who optimize for simplicity and predictable cost.
Not for
Teams standardized on Brevo’s marketing + transactional combo who do not want to split vendors.
Suite vs send API
If you only need transactional delivery, try Notify’s Brevo migrate guide and pricing.
Frequently asked questions
Can I migrate from Brevo?
Yes. Replace BrevoClient.sendTransacEmail with a Notify fetch, map htmlContent to message, use x-api-key, verify your domain, and recreate webhooks.
Who should pick Notify?
Builders who only need transactional send + logs + webhooks and do not want a marketing suite in the same product.
When should I stay on Brevo?
If you rely on Brevo campaigns, CRM, or automation alongside transactional mail and prefer one vendor for both.