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GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress vs Alternate SMTP By Brainvire (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress

GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress

4.1(8)

500K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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VS
Alternate SMTP By Brainvire

Alternate SMTP By Brainvire

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress has a higher user rating (4.1/5 from 8 reviews) and leads in active installations (500K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress has accumulated 2.1M+ total downloads while Alternate SMTP By Brainvire has 500.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.1/5GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
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Alternate SMTP By BrainvireN/A
Total Reviews
8GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
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Alternate SMTP By Brainvire0
Active Installs
500K+GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
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Alternate SMTP By Brainvire0
Total Downloads
2.1M+GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
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Alternate SMTP By Brainvire500
Support Resolution
0%GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
Alternate SMTP By BrainvireN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoGoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
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Alternate SMTP By Brainvire1 year ago
First Released
2023GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
Alternate SMTP By Brainvire2025
Age
3 yearsGoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
Alternate SMTP By Brainvire1 year
WP Requires
5.5+GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
Alternate SMTP By Brainvirefalse+
PHP Requires
5.5+GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
Alternate SMTP By Brainvirefalse+
Business Model
FreeGoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
Alternate SMTP By BrainvireFree
Latest Version
1.1.9GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress
Alternate SMTP By Brainvire1.0.0

Rating Breakdown

GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress

4.1/5(8 reviews)
5
75%
4
0%
3
0%
2
13%
1
13%

Alternate SMTP By Brainvire

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress Reviews

by Anthony Hortin

Works great 👍

A simple SMTP plugin that just works. it’s easy to setup and configure. Unlike a lot of the more popular SMTP plugins, it doesn’t clutter your dashboard with useless menus that are only there to upsel

by mikado74

Super

Make it works in 2 clicks. Thanks

by papadimi

Works perfectly

Reliable and does what is supposed to do.

Alternate SMTP By Brainvire Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress or Alternate SMTP By Brainvire more popular?
GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress has 500K+ active installations while Alternate SMTP By Brainvire has 0. GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress or Alternate SMTP By Brainvire?
GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress has a 4.1/5 rating from 8 reviews, while Alternate SMTP By Brainvire has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress and Alternate SMTP By Brainvire free?
GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress is free and Alternate SMTP By Brainvire is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress or Alternate SMTP By Brainvire?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
GoSMTP – SMTP for WordPress was last updated 1 month ago and Alternate SMTP By Brainvire was last updated 1 year ago.

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