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Honey vs Mailgun

Honey logo

Honey

Browser Extensions

Automatically find and apply coupon codes

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Mailgun logo

Mailgun

Marketing

Email delivery built for developers

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Honey has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Honey browser extension requires permission to access browsing and shopping data; Mailgun free plan caps at 100 emails per day

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Honey and Mailgun actually diverge.

Attributes where Honey and Mailgun differ
AttributeHoneyMailgun
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownusage-based
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsChrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, EdgeWeb
CategoryBrowser ExtensionsMarketing
Founded2012Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Honey

  • Automatic coupon codes
  • Price history
  • Honey Gold rewards
  • Price drop alerts
  • Chrome support
  • Firefox support
  • Edge support
  • Safari support

Only in Mailgun

Nothing recorded that Honey does not also cover.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Honey

  • Browser extension requires permission to access browsing and shopping data
  • Limited to 30,000+ retailer sites; not all retailers supported

Mailgun

  • Free plan caps at 100 emails per day
  • Basic plan starts at $15/mo for 10,000 emails then overages from $1.80 per 1,000; Foundation and Scale plans discount overage rates but still meter every email beyond the included volume
  • Foundation ($35/mo) and Scale ($90/mo) plans are free for the first month only, then bill at full price

Pricing, plan by plan

Honey

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Honey review.

Mailgun

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Mailgun review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Honey if

  • You need automatic coupon codes.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, Edge.
  • You also want price history.
Honey review

Choose Mailgun if

Nothing in the data separates Mailgun from Honey on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Mailgun review

Questions people ask

Is Honey or Mailgun better?
Neither clearly leads. Honey starts at Free and Mailgun at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Honey or Mailgun?
Honey has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Honey and On request for Mailgun.
Does Honey or Mailgun run on more platforms?
Honey runs on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, Edge. Mailgun runs on Web.
Can I use Honey for free?
Yes. Honey has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Mailgun starts at On request.
What can Honey do that Mailgun cannot?
Honey covers Automatic coupon codes, Price history, Honey Gold rewards, Price drop alerts.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Honey: Is Honey free to use?

Yes, Honey's browser extension is completely free to use with no subscription fees. Users can earn rewards through purchases on participating sites and redeem points for gift cards.

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Honey: What browsers does Honey support?

Honey is available for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, and Edge browsers on desktop. iOS users can enable the extension for mobile Safari through the PayPal mobile app, but Android does not currently support the mobile extension.

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Honey: How does Honey search for coupon codes?

Honey automatically searches for and tests available coupon codes at checkout on 30,000+ popular sites. If a working code is found, Honey applies the one with the biggest savings to your cart.

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Honey: Can I track price drops with Honey?

Yes, Honey's Droplist feature allows you to add items and receive notifications about price drops, helping you find the best time to purchase.

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