Mandrill is a transactional email API for developers and marketers; used to send data-driven emails, including targeted e-commerce and personalized one-to-one messages.
Mandrill was founded in 2010 as a transactional email company
In 2012, Mandrill was acquired by Mailchimp
In 2016, Mailchimp announced that Mandrill would no longer be offered as a standalone product, but as an add-on to Mailchimp.
As of 2021, Mandrill continues to operate as a service available within Mailchimp.
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Mandrill's main product is its transactional email API, which allows developers and marketers to send personalized, data-driven emails at scale.
Mandrill offers SMTP integration for Mailchimp users to streamline email campaigns and send personalized mass emails.
Mandrill is a transactional email API used primarily by developers and marketers to send personalized and data-driven emails at scale.
No, Mandrill was merged with Mailchimp in 2016, and is now offered as an add-on within Mailchimp.
Mandrill pricing starts at $9.99/month for up to 500 contacts, with additional pricing plans for larger lists.
Mandrill and SendGrid are both transactional email API services, but SendGrid offers more features and integrations, while Mandrill is known for its user-friendly interface.
No, Mandrill does not offer a free trial, but does have a free plan with limited features available for up to 2,000 sends per month.