Mailtrap
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| Developer(s) | Railsware |
|---|---|
| Target platform(s) | Web |
| Player software | Web browser |
| Format(s) | SMTP, API |
| Application(s) | Transactional email delivery, bulk email sending, marketing email sending |
| Status | Active |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | mailtrap |
Mailtrap is a cloud-based email delivery platform developed by Railsware, a software company headquartered in Kyiv, Ukraine. The service provides infrastructure for transactional and marketing emails, as well as bulk email sending and includes tools for monitoring deliverability and authentication. Mailtrap operates as a software as a service (SaaS) platform used by developers and product teams to manage and analyze email workflows.[1][2][3][4][5]
History
[edit]Mailtrap originated as an internal project within Railsware and evolved into an independent SaaS platform focused on email delivery and infrastructure.[3]
According to Railsware, the product was built as part of a broader effort to create scalable internal tools that could later serve external clients.[2]
By the early 2020s, Mailtrap had expanded its capabilities to include email API and SMTP services for production environments, becoming one of the key products in Railsware's SaaS portfolio.[6]
Services
[edit]Mailtrap facilitates the delivery of transactional and bulk emails through an API or SMTP relay. It supports authentication protocols such as SPF, DKIM, and DMARC, and includes analytics tools for monitoring message performance and deliverability.[7]
The platform also provides an email sandbox for inspecting and validating emails generated in development or staging, allowing users to review formatting, spam scores, and message integrity without sending emails to actual recipients.[8]
Reception
[edit]Mailtrap has been reviewed by independent technology and marketing publications.[9]
A 2025 review by Woodpecker Blog described it as a reliable and accessible service for developers and product teams managing transactional emails.[7]
Email Deliverability Report rated Mailtrap's overall performance and deliverability score among the highest in its category, citing its security practices and scalability.[10]
In an industry comparison by Knock magazine, Mailtrap was included among the ten most notable transactional email services for developers.[11] The platform has also been mentioned by Windsor.ai and Folderly in comparative reviews of email infrastructure tools.[12][13]
References
[edit]- ^ "Mailtrap - 2025 Company Profile - Tracxn". tracxn.com. 2025-06-11. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
- ^ a b Małek, Piotr (2020-08-27). "How to Turn a Free Tool Into a Fast-Growing SaaS [Case Study] | Railsware Blog". Retrieved 2025-07-17.
- ^ a b "Через факапи до зірок. Як у межах одного продукту створити супутній і завоювати довіру користувачів". DOU (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2025-07-17.
- ^ Zewdu, Betty (2024-05-06). "Driving Disruption: Sergiy Korolov Of Railsware On The Innovative Approaches They Are Taking To Disrupt Their Industries". Cynthia Corsetti. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
- ^ McAllister, Chad (2023-12-11). "467: Strategic product planning – with Yaroslav Lazor". Product Mastery Now. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
- ^ a b Sikora, Margaret (2025-06-13). "Mailtrap Email Delivery Platform: 2025 Review". Woodpecker Blog. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
- ^ "Nodemailer and Mailtrap Integration: The Perfect Solution for Easy Email Testing". DEV Community. 2023-06-06. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
- ^ "Mailtrap Reviews & Ratings 2025". www.trustradius.com. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
- ^ "Mailtrap Review 2025". Email Deliverability Report. 2025-06-11. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
- ^ "The 10 best transactional email services for developers in 2025". Knock. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
- ^ Mary Rybalchenko (2025-07-09). "5 Ways to Perform Omnichannel Marketing Analytics for E-commerce". Windsor.ai.
- ^ "SendGrid vs Mailtrap SMTP Services: A Comprehensive Comparison". Folderly. 2025-04-02.