Comparison
Mailstrand vs the big names
Same signup protection — without enterprise pricing or monthly lock-in. Built for indie devs and SaaS teams who want a simple REST API.
| Feature | Mailstrand | ZeroBounce | NeverBounce | Abstract API |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price per 10k validations | $39.99 | ~$60 | ~$49 | ~$34/mo sub |
| Free tier | 10 credits · no card | 100/mo | 1,000 one-time | 100/mo |
| Credits expire | Never | No | Varies | Monthly reset |
| Monthly subscription required | No | Optional | Optional | Yes |
| Format + MX validation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Disposable detection | ✓ 200+ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Typo suggestion | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Role account detection | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bulk validate (API) | ✓ up to 50 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| SMTP mailbox probe | — | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Provider enrichment | ✓ | ✓ | Limited | ✓ |
| Setup time | < 5 min | Moderate | Moderate | Fast |
Best for signup forms & indie SaaS
Block disposables, catch typos, score trust — one POST. Pay only when you need more credits.
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