SendGrid Free Trial

Twilio SendGrid no longer has a free plan for new accounts: they get a 60-day free trial of 100 emails a day, with no card.

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SendGrid Free Trial is a developer tools perk from SendGrid, offering 100 emails/day for 60 days, with no funding required.

Who qualifies
No funding needed
Benefit type
Credits

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Get an email if SendGrid Free Trial closes, changes its offer or sets a deadline. No other email.

While you apply

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What you get

Inside SendGrid Free Trial

New Twilio SendGrid accounts get a free 60-day trial that sends 100 emails a day, with no credit card; when the 60 days end, sending by API or SMTP stops unless you upgrade. Trial accounts may be held for a compliance review before they are active. Accounts created before March 25, 2025 may keep their old free plan. Paid plans start at Essentials, $19.95 a month.

Source: The provider's official program page · as of Oct 22, 2026

Eligibility

Who it's for

Funding / backing
No funding needed
Geography
Global
Recurring / expiry
The trial lasts 60 days.
Other requirements
A 60-day trial; sending stops at the end of it unless you upgrade.
How to claim

How to apply for SendGrid Free Trial

What to have ready
  • A company email on your own website domain (not a personal address)
Steps to apply
  1. 1Sign up on sendgrid.com, authenticate your sending domain and create an API key.
Good to know: Read on the provider's own pricing, documentation and terms pages on October 21, 2026. SendGrid's old startup program has ended (its own answer page).

Source: The provider's official program page · as of Oct 22, 2026

Value is the headline maximum SendGrid advertises. What your company actually receives depends on your eligibility and how you use the program, and terms can change. Independent comparison, not endorsed by the programs listed. A link labeled as a referral link may earn us a commission. Confirm current terms on the provider's page.
Questions

SendGrid Free Trial: common questions

What do you get with SendGrid Free Trial?

SendGrid Free Trial offers 100 emails/day for 60 days.

Who qualifies for SendGrid Free Trial?

SendGrid Free Trial is open to any startup, with no funding required. A 60-day trial; sending stops at the end of it unless you upgrade.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get SendGrid Free Trial?

No. SendGrid Free Trial is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for SendGrid Free Trial?

Sign up on sendgrid.com, authenticate your sending domain and create an API key.

How long do I have to use SendGrid Free Trial, and does it expire?

The trial lasts 60 days.

Is SendGrid Free Trial available outside the US?

SendGrid Free Trial is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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