[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":12},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fK3xuDU_xyLOzCh7YEgovEXpHJK_ullcqaHn-tEEza1Y":3},{"title":4,"slug":5,"excerpt":6,"category":7,"order":8,"screens":9,"html":11},"Pricing and payment options","pricing-payment-options","Flexible pricing with subscription plans and pay-as-you-go credits","billing",1,[10],"settings-billing","\u003Cp>EmailConnect offers flexible pricing to match your email processing needs, from hobbyist projects to enterprise deployments. Choose between our subscription plans or pay-as-you-go credits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Free plan\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Perfect for getting started and small projects:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>1 domain\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>2 aliases\u003C\u002Fstrong> (workflow endpoints)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>100 emails\u003C\u002Fstrong> per month\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>1-hour\u003C\u002Fstrong> data retention\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Basic email classification + link extraction\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Community support\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Ideal for:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Testing and development\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Personal projects\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Low-volume automation\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Learning the platform\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch2>Subscription plans\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Ch3>Maker plan - €12.95\u002Fmonth (or €129.50\u002Fyear)\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>For makers and solo developers:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>1,500 emails\u003C\u002Fstrong> per month\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>1 domain\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>5 aliases\u003C\u002Fstrong> (workflow endpoints)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Webhook delivery with custom headers\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Spam filtering + webhook signing\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Classification, links, markdown, integrity hashes\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Overage: €5.00\u002F1,000 emails\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Email support\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Ideal for:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Side projects with real traffic\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Solo developer tools\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>SaaS prototypes\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Moderate email volume\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch3>Business plan - €49\u002Fmonth (or €490\u002Fyear)\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Scale up your email processing:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>10,000 emails\u003C\u002Fstrong> per month\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>3 domains\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>25 aliases\u003C\u002Fstrong> (workflow endpoints)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Own S3 connection\u003C\u002Fstrong> with configurable retention\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Custom payload builder + alias routing\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Virus scanning\u003C\u002Fstrong> on attachments\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Delete email API endpoint\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Email retention up to 30 days\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>All Maker features included\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Overage: €4.00\u002F1,000 emails\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Priority email support\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Ideal for:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Growing businesses\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>SaaS applications\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Multiple projects\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>High email volume\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch3>Platform plan - Custom pricing\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Tailored solutions for platforms and high-volume users:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>75,000+ emails\u003C\u002Fstrong> per month\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>10+ domains, 500+ aliases\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Multiple S3 connections\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Audit logging\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Custom credit rates\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Contact sales for:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Volume discounts\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Custom requirements\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Compliance needs\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Dedicated infrastructure\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch2>Credits system\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Pay only for what you use\u003C\u002Fstrong> - perfect for variable or seasonal workloads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>How credits work\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>1 credit = 1 email processed\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>No monthly commitment\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Credits are valid for 12 months. Purchasing new credits extends the expiration of all existing credits to match the latest batch. Credits are consumed FIFO (oldest first)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Use across all domains\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Combine with subscriptions\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch3>Credit pricing (overage)\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Maker plan users\u003C\u002Fstrong>: €5 per 1,000 emails\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Business plan users\u003C\u002Fstrong>: €4 per 1,000 emails\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch3>When to use credits\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>With subscription:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Handle traffic spikes\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Exceed monthly limits\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Special campaigns\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Backup capacity\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch2>Subscription vs credits comparison\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>The Maker plan is optimized for developers who need platform features (spam filtering, webhook signing, custom headers, Managed S3 storage) at a reasonable volume. Business adds own S3, configurable retention, bulk management, and auto-reload for growing teams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Example 1: Solo developer\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Processing 1,500 emails\u002Fmonth with S3 attachments:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Maker plan\u003C\u002Fstrong>: €12.95\u002Fmonth (1,500 included)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Need custom headers and spam filtering? Maker is the right fit.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch3>Example 2: Growing business\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Processing 10,000 emails\u002Fmonth with own S3 and retention control:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Business plan\u003C\u002Fstrong>: €49\u002Fmonth (10,000 included)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch3>Example 3: Variable volume (Maker + Overage)\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Using Maker plan + overage credits for spikes:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Month 1: 1,200 emails → all included = €12.95\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Month 2: 3,500 emails → 1,500 included + 2,000 overage = €12.95 + €10.00 = €22.95\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Month 3: 1,000 emails → all included = €12.95\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch2>Billing details\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Ch3>Payment methods\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Two flows are available:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Automatic\u003C\u002Fstrong> (default) — credit\u002Fdebit card or SEPA Direct Debit. A one-time mandate is set up and each renewal is charged automatically.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Manual\u003C\u002Fstrong> — bank transfer, iDEAL, or Wero. We email you a payment link three days before each renewal; you stay in control of every charge. See \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhelp\u002Fmanual-payments\u002F\">Manual payments\u003C\u002Fa> for details.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>Platform plans can additionally be billed by invoice on custom terms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Billing cycles\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Subscriptions\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Monthly or annual (discounted)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Credits\u003C\u002Fstrong>: One-time purchase\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Platform\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Custom terms\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch3>VAT and taxes\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>All listed prices \u003Cstrong>include 21% Dutch VAT\u003C\u002Fstrong>. The applicable rate at checkout depends on your status:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Dutch customers\u003C\u002Fstrong> (business or individual) — 21% NL VAT\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>EU businesses with a validated VAT ID\u003C\u002Fstrong> (verified via \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fec.europa.eu\u002Ftaxation_customs\u002Fvies\u002F\">VIES\u003C\u002Fa>) — \u003Cstrong>0% reverse charge\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>EU individuals and businesses without a validated VAT ID\u003C\u002Fstrong> — 21% NL VAT\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Businesses outside the EU\u003C\u002Fstrong> — \u003Cstrong>0%\u003C\u002Fstrong> (out of scope of EU VAT)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>Add your VAT ID at checkout or from \u003Cstrong>Settings → Billing\u003C\u002Fstrong> and we'll apply the correct treatment automatically. Validated VAT IDs and our VAT number appear on every invoice for your accounting records.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Changing plans\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Ch3>Upgrading\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Instant activation\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Prorated billing\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Keep all settings\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>No downtime\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch3>Downgrading\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Effective next billing cycle\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Excess resources limited\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Data retained per plan limits\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Credits remain available\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch3>Cancellation\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Cancel anytime\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Service until period end\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Data export available\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Credits remain valid for 12 months\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch2>Cost optimization tips\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Ch3>1. Start with the Free plan\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Test all core features\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Understand your volume\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Plan your architecture\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch3>2. Monitor usage patterns\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Check monthly statistics\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Identify peak periods\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Plan capacity needs\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch3>3. Hybrid approach\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Base subscription for regular volume\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Credits for peaks and overages\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Adjust quarterly\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch3>4. Domain strategy\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Group related aliases\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Use subdomains efficiently\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Consolidate where possible\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch2>Faq\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Ch3>Can I switch between plans anytime?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Yes, upgrade immediately or downgrade at next billing cycle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>What happens if I exceed limits?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Emails are queued. Add credits or upgrade to process them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Do credits expire?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Credits are valid for 12 months. Purchasing new credits extends the expiration of all existing credits to match the latest batch. Credits are consumed FIFO (oldest first). Your monthly plan allowance resets each month and is used first before credits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Can I get a refund?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Credits are non-refundable. Subscriptions follow EU cooling-off period.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Is there a setup fee?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>No setup fees for any plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Can I pause my subscription?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Not directly, but you can downgrade to the Free plan and keep credits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Are there nonprofit discounts?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Yes, contact support with proof of nonprofit status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>What payment providers do you use?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>We use Mollie, a leading European payment provider, ensuring secure and compliant transactions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Not sure where to start?\u003C\u002Fstrong> Begin with the Free plan to test your integration. When you need more volume or features like spam filtering, webhook signing, or S3 attachments, upgrade to Maker or Business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",1781207681897]