Zoho Mail for WordPress vs Send Emails with Mandrill (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Zoho Mail for WordPress
20K+ active installs
Free
Send Emails with Mandrill
7.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Send Emails with Mandrill has a higher user rating (5/5 from 11 reviews) while Zoho Mail for WordPress leads in active installations (20K+ vs 7.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Zoho Mail for WordPress has accumulated 344K+ total downloads while Send Emails with Mandrill has 252K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Zoho Mail for WordPress | Send Emails with Mandrill | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 41 | ◄ | 11 |
| Active Installs | 20K+ | ◄ | 7.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 344K+ | ◄ | 252K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | 100% | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 1 month ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2018 | |
| Age | 9 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.8+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | 8.1+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.6.3 | 1.6.2 |
Rating Breakdown
Zoho Mail for WordPress
Send Emails with Mandrill
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Zoho Mail for WordPress averaged approximately 345 daily downloads while Send Emails with Mandrill averaged 71.
Recent Reviews
Zoho Mail for WordPress Reviews
Works as Intended
I have this installed and working on several websites. I always recommend Zoho for inexpensive quality email. They have a free level, but you need the paid level which is currently $1/mo per email a
Great plugin, but no Reply-To support
The plugin works great with the Zoho Mail account. Unfortunately, WordPress forms currently don’t include the Reply-To header, which makes it inconvenient for our client to confirm bookings. We had th
Great for mail
If you have to get your own ssl certificate because you’re living on the cheap; this is the way to. Even if paid, zoho mail is cheaper and always reliable. Very happy, 5/5
Send Emails with Mandrill Reviews
Works as advertised
We haven’t had any issues with the plug-in and it’s sending hundreds of emails every week for our woocommerce website for the last year.
Great plugin
I am very happy with it, using it on 150 sites.
Great Plugin and it still works in 2023
I had trouble integrating Mandrill manually, but this plugin was a fantastic find. Despite my initial concerns about its lack of recent updates and a small support team, I’m happy to report that it wo
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