Alternatives / Mailcoach
Postgun vs Mailcoach: free Mailgun campaigns with per-recipient files
Mailcoach is a paid email marketing tool by Spatie, available hosted or self-hosted on Laravel, that sends through your own provider such as Mailgun, SES or Postmark. Postgun focuses on Mailgun only, is free, and can attach a different file to each recipient.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Postgun | Mailcoach |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Paid plans |
| Sending provider | Mailgun (US or EU) | Several providers, Mailgun included |
| Hosting | Hosted | Hosted or self-hosted (Laravel) |
| A different file per recipient | Yes, matched by filename pattern | Not built in |
| List import | CSV, Excel (.xlsx), text | CSV |
| Automations and drip sequences | No | Yes |
Last reviewed October 2026. Check Mailcoach's own site for current pricing and features.
Choose Mailcoach if
- You need automations or drip sequences.
- You want to switch between several email providers.
- Your team works in Laravel and wants to self-host.
Choose Postgun if
- You use Mailgun and want a free tool to send campaigns through it.
- Recipients need personal attachments.