Prompt
SES seems like a lot of work. Is there something simpler?
Latest observation
Yes — if AWS SES feels too heavy, there are simpler options depending on what you need.
If you just want to send email from your app
Consider a transactional email provider with easier setup:
- Resend — very simple API, good developer experience
- SendGrid — popular, lots of features
- Mailgun — flexible, good for transactional mail
- Postmark — especially good for reliable app emails
- Posteo / SMTP2GO — if you just want SMTP without much setup
These usually make it easier than SES because they handle a lot of the deliverability and DNS complexity for you.
If you want the simplest possible setup
You can use:
- SMTP from your hosting provider
- A Gmail/Workspace SMTP relay for very small-volume use
- A third-party SMTP service like SMTP2GO or Postmark
When SES still makes sense
SES is usually worth it if:
- you send a lot of email
- cost matters a lot
- you want to stay inside AWS
- you’re okay doing DNS setup (SPF/DKIM/DMARC)
My quick recommendation
- Easiest overall: Resend or Postmark
- Cheaper at scale: SES
- SMTP-only simplicity: SMTP2GO
If you want, I can suggest the best option for your exact use case — like password resets, marketing emails, or a contact form.
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