rapidmail Alternative: Mailpro vs rapidmail
Updated: October 28, 2026
rapidmail is a popular German newsletter tool, owned since 2021 by the French Positive group. It is simple and GDPR-focused, with servers in Germany. Mailpro™ shares that focus on privacy, but adds SMS, surveys and a pricing model that does not grow with your contact list.
Here is how the two compare on pricing, channels, templates, hosting and support.
Mailpro vs rapidmail: quick comparison
| Criteria | Mailpro | rapidmail |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing based on | Emails sent — pay-as-you-go credits or a monthly plan | Number of active contacts, unlimited mailings; or pay per send |
| Entry offer | 500 free credits to start | No free plan; first send to up to 2,000 contacts free; Essential from €15/month for 500 contacts |
| SMS campaigns | Included in the same account | Not on its price list |
| Transactional email | SMTP and API included | SMTP free up to 1,000 emails/month, then from €59/month |
| Forms and surveys | Forms and surveys built in | Sign-up forms; surveys not offered |
| Templates | 600+ templates | 250+ templates |
| App languages | English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese | German, English, Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese |
| Data hosting | Switzerland, outside the EU and US | Germany |
| Support | Email and phone, backed by an SLA | Ticket, email and phone on all plans; no live chat |
Competitor details checked on their public websites on October 28, 2026. Plans and prices change; the comparison reflects that date.
A bigger list should not mean a bigger bill
rapidmail's subscriptions are priced by active contacts: the Essential plan covers up to 500 contacts for €15 a month, and the price rises as your list grows, even in months when you send little.
Mailpro counts emails, not contacts. Keep your whole list, pay for the campaigns you send, and choose between credits and a monthly plan on the pricing page.
Email and SMS from one account
rapidmail focuses on newsletters; SMS campaigns are not on its price list, and transactional SMTP is billed separately above 1,000 emails a month.
With Mailpro you can send SMS campaigns, newsletters and transactional emails from the same place, and test every message with the pre-send spam check.
Swiss privacy, German-speaking support
Both tools take data protection seriously: rapidmail hosts in Germany, Mailpro in Switzerland. Switzerland sits outside both the EU and US jurisdictions and is recognised by the European Commission for adequate data protection.
Mailpro's interface and support are available in German, French, Italian and English — the languages of the Swiss market — plus Spanish and Portuguese.
More templates, plus forms and surveys
Start from 600+ newsletter templates, collect sign-ups with forms and ask for feedback with online surveys — all in one account.
Need more? Segmentation and automated emails are part of the platform.
Which one should you choose?
Choose rapidmail if you only send newsletters to a small list and want German hosting.
Choose Mailpro if your list is growing, you also need SMS, surveys or transactional email, and you want Swiss hosting. See more on our comparison page.
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FAQ: rapidmail vs Mailpro
Is Mailpro a good alternative to rapidmail?
Yes. Mailpro adds SMS campaigns, surveys and 600+ templates, prices by emails sent rather than contacts, and hosts data in Switzerland.
How does rapidmail pricing compare with Mailpro?
rapidmail charges by active contacts, from €15 per month for up to 500 contacts, or €20 for a single send to 500 recipients (October 2026). Mailpro charges per email sent, with credits or a monthly plan and 500 free credits to start.
Does rapidmail send SMS?
SMS campaigns are not on rapidmail's price list. Mailpro includes SMS campaigns in the same account as email.
Who owns rapidmail?
rapidmail has been part of the French Positive group (formerly Sarbacane) since 2021.
Where does Mailpro host data?
On private infrastructure in Switzerland. rapidmail's servers are in Germany.
Can I import my rapidmail contacts?
Yes. Export your recipients as CSV or Excel and import them into Mailpro with the import report.