DualBlaster officially launches May 1, 2026

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Stop Overpaying for
Email Marketing

Traditional email platforms charge you premium prices for sending emails. With DualBlaster's BYOK model, you pay wholesale rates directly to providers like AWS SES and keep up to 90% more in your pocket.

The Hidden Cost of Email Platforms

Most email marketing platforms are middlemen. They buy email delivery at wholesale prices and charge you retail. Here's what they don't want you to know:

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Markup on Every Email

Platforms charge $0.50-$1.50 per 1,000 emails. AWS SES charges just $0.10 per 1,000. That's a 5-15x markup.

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Costs Scale Painfully

At 1 million emails/month, traditional platforms cost $500-$1,000+. With AWS SES? Just $100.

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Vendor Lock-In

Your sending reputation is tied to their infrastructure. Switch platforms? Start over from scratch.

How Popular Platforms Compare

Each platform has strengths and weaknesses. But they all share one thing: they charge you far more than raw email delivery costs.

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SendGrid

$19.95/mo for 50K emails

$0.40/1000 per email

Pros

  • High deliverability
  • Good documentation
  • Scalable

Cons

  • Gets expensive at scale
  • Complex pricing tiers
  • Support can be slow
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Mailgun

$35/mo for 50K emails

$0.80/1000 per email

Pros

  • Developer-friendly API
  • Good analytics
  • Flexible

Cons

  • Higher cost per email
  • UI less polished
  • Learning curve
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Postmark

$15/mo for 10K emails

$1.25/1000 per email

Pros

  • Fast delivery
  • Great for transactional
  • Clean interface

Cons

  • Expensive per email
  • Limited marketing features
  • Strict policies
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Mailchimp

$20/mo for 500 contacts

Varies by tier per email

Pros

  • All-in-one platform
  • Easy templates
  • Known brand

Cons

  • Expensive at scale
  • Limited sends per tier
  • Complex pricing
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AWS SES

$0 + pay per email

$0.10/1000 per email

Pros

  • Cheapest option
  • Highly scalable
  • Reliable

Cons

  • No built-in UI
  • Technical setup
  • DIY management
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DualBlaster

$99/mo + provider costs

You pay wholesale rates

What's Different

  • Use YOUR API keys
  • Pay provider directly
  • Keep your reputation
  • Unlimited sends

Real Cost Comparison

See how much you can save at different email volumes. DualBlaster cost = $99 platform fee + AWS SES rates.

VolumeSendGridMailgunPostmarkMailchimpAWS SES OnlyDualBlaster
10,000/mo$19.95$35$15$100+$1*$99 + $1
50,000/mo$19.95$35$50$350+$5*$99 + $5
100,000/mo$50$80$100$800+$10*$99 + $10
500,000/mo$250$400$500$2,500+$50*$99 + $50
1,000,000/mo$500$800$1,000$5,000+$100*$99 + $100

* AWS SES alone has no UI, templates, campaign management, or analytics. DualBlaster provides all of this.

How DualBlaster's BYOK Model Works

Bring Your Own Key. You provide the API keys, we provide the platform. Simple.

1

Sign Up with a Provider

Create an account with AWS SES, SendGrid, or your preferred email provider. Complete their verification process.

2

Get Your API Keys

Generate API credentials from your provider's dashboard. This takes about 2 minutes.

3

Connect to DualBlaster

Paste your API keys into DualBlaster's secure settings. We verify them instantly.

4

Start Sending at Wholesale Rates

Launch campaigns using our AI composer, templates, and analytics. Pay the provider directly at their rates.

What You Get

  • AI-powered message composer
  • Visual email editor with templates
  • Multi-list campaign targeting
  • Scheduled & recurring campaigns
  • Delivery & engagement analytics
  • CAN-SPAM compliance built-in
  • Unlimited contact lists
  • SMS campaigns too (with Twilio)

Common Questions

Why would I use DualBlaster instead of just using AWS SES directly?

AWS SES is just an API - it has no user interface, no campaign management, no templates, no contact lists, no analytics, and no compliance features. DualBlaster provides all of this while letting you keep the low SES rates. It's like having a $500/month email platform for $99 + your actual sending costs.

Is my API key secure?

Yes. Your API keys are encrypted with AES-256-GCM encryption before storage. They're only decrypted when needed to send emails, and they're never logged or exposed. You can revoke and rotate keys anytime.

Which email providers can I use?

Currently we support AWS SES (recommended for cost savings) and SendGrid. Both are industry-leading email delivery services with excellent deliverability. More providers may be added based on demand.

What if I want to switch providers later?

That's the beauty of BYOK - your contacts, campaigns, and templates stay with DualBlaster. Just add new API keys and you're sending through a different provider. No migration headaches.

Do I still own my sending reputation?

Yes! Since you're using your own API keys, you build reputation on your own domain and IP addresses. This is actually better than shared sending pools where other users' behavior can affect your deliverability.

Stop Paying the Middleman Markup

Join businesses saving thousands on email marketing. Get all the features of premium platforms while paying wholesale rates for actual email delivery.

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