Hyvor Relay
Self-hosted email API alternative to AWS SES & Mailgun. Open-source AGPL-3.0 with enterprise features, automated deliverability, and cloud version coming 2026.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/hyvor/relay or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed AutoSend.
Replaces 7 paid apps
up to $173/mo ($2,076/yr) in subscriptions
Hyvor Relay FAQ
Common questions
Is Hyvor Relay free and open source?+
Hyvor Relay is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Self-hosted email API alternative to AWS SES & Mailgun. Open-source AGPL-3.0 with enterprise features, automated deliverability, and cloud version coming 2026.
What paid software does Hyvor Relay replace?+
Hyvor Relay serves as a free replacement for 7 paid SaaS applications: AutoSend, AWS SES, MailerSend, Mailgun, Postmark, Resend, SendGrid, saving up to $173/month ($2,076/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Hyvor Relay?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/hyvor/relay or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with Hyvor Relay?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed AutoSend.