Pricing · billed in KES via M-Pesa

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.

Monthly billing · cancel anytime

Free

Get started

Free forever
  • 3,000 emails/mo
  • 1 domain, 1 sender
  • 1 team member
  • 3 days log retention
  • SMTP relay
  • REST API
  • 1 webhook
  • 1 forward (1 dest)
  • Suppression list

Pro

For scaling teams

KES 800 /month
  • 80,000 emails/mo
  • 5 domains, 10 senders
  • 3 team members
  • 30 days log retention
  • Everything in Starter
  • Batch send (50)
  • Data export
  • BIMI support
  • 3 team members
  • Analytics (30 days)
  • Priority support
Enterprise

Business

From 500,000 emails a month, with dedicated IPs, managed warm-up, 15 team members and 90 days log retention on your account.

  • Everything in Pro
  • Batch send (100)
  • Dedicated IP
  • 15 team members
  • Analytics (90 days)
  • Unlimited everything
  • Dedicated support
KES 3,000 /month
How we compare

Same deliverability, fraction of the price.

No USD conversion, no international card. Priced and billed entirely in KES.

Axene Mailer

Starter plan · KES pricing · M-Pesa

15,000
KES 250
M-Pesa

MailerLite

Subscriber-based, USD only

12,000
$10/mo KES 1,300
USD card

Brevo

300/day free limit

20,000
$9/mo KES 1,170
USD card

Mailchimp

Contacts-based, USD only

10,000
$20/mo KES 2,600
USD card

Resend

Developer-focused, USD only

50,000
$20/mo KES 2,600
USD card

Mailgun

$35/mo + add-ons, USD

50,000
$35/mo KES 4,550
USD card

MailerSend

$35/mo billed USD

50,000
$35/mo KES 4,550
USD card

Prices approximate at May 2026 USD/KES rate (129). Axene billed directly in KES via M-Pesa.

Feature comparison

Everything in every plan.

Every plan includes SMTP, REST API, webhooks and open tracking.

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Compare plansFreeStarterProBusiness
Sending
Monthly emails3,00080,000500,000
Daily limit1003,000Unlimited
Batch size-50100
Domains
Domains15Unlimited
Sender addresses110Unlimited
Content
Templates230Unlimited
Contact lists120Unlimited
Contacts per list10025,000Unlimited
API
API keys15Unlimited
SMTP credentials15Unlimited
Webhooks110Unlimited
Forwards1 (1 dest)25 (5 dest)Unlimited
Team & support
Team members1315
Log retention3 days30 days90 days
Email verify/day101,00010,000
Compare plansFreeStarterProBusiness
Core
SMTP relay
REST API
Open tracking
Suppression list
Sending tools
Click tracking-
Scheduled send-
Batch send-
CSV import-
Analytics & branding
Analytics-
Branding removal-
Data export-
Advanced
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.

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