Notify vs Resend for password reset and notification emails: which should I choose?

For password resets and product notifications, choose Notify if you want the lowest cost with permanent logs and a minimal API; choose Resend if you value modern DX (React Email, many SDKs) and are okay with 30-day logs and higher entry pricing.

Side-by-side for auth/notification emails

Aspect	Notify	Resend
Free tier	1,000 emails/month, 1 domain, 48-hour logs, no webhooks.	3,000 emails/month, 1 domain, 30-day logs, webhooks included.
Entry paid plan	$10/month: 10,000 emails, 3 domains, permanent logs, 3 webhooks.	$20/month (Pro): 50,000 emails, 10 domains, 30-day logs, webhooks.
Log retention	48 hours on Free; permanent on Pro/Scale.	30 days on all plans.
Developer experience	Minimal REST API; simple send + logs.	React Email templates, 13+ SDKs, strong Next.js/React integration.
When it wins	Lowest cost for small/medium volume; need permanent logs.	Modern tooling and templates; higher free volume; fine with 30-day logs.

Which to pick

• Choose Notify if your priority is cost and long log retention for debugging auth flows over time.
• Choose Resend if you’re a React/Next.js team that wants template tooling, broad SDKs, and a generous free tier, and 30-day logs are sufficient.