MailOdds vs Mailgun Email Validation
Mailgun has deprecated their standalone email validation product. MailOdds is a dedicated email validation service built as a direct replacement -- with EU hosting, GDPR compliance, and up to 70% lower costs.
Mailgun Validation Service Status
Mailgun (owned by Sinch) has deprecated their standalone email validation API. The service was part of their broader email sending platform and was never offered as a dedicated validation product. Existing customers may retain limited access, but new users cannot sign up for Mailgun validation independently.
If you are looking for a Mailgun email validation replacement, MailOdds is a purpose-built email validation service with a modern REST API, 11 official SDKs, and no dependency on an email sending platform.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | MailOdds | Mailgun |
|---|---|---|
| Single email validation | ||
| Bulk email validation (file upload) | ||
| Real-time API | ||
| Disposable email detection | ||
| Role-based email detection | ||
| MX record validation | ||
| SMTP verification | ||
| Catch-all detection | ||
| EU data hosting (GDPR) | ||
| 7-day auto-purge | ||
| Webhook notifications | ||
| Zapier integration | ||
| Make integration | ||
| n8n integration | ||
| Free tier included | ||
| Pay-as-you-go pricing | ||
| No monthly minimums | ||
| Dedicated validation service | ||
| 11 official SDKs | ||
| Email sending platform |
Mailgun features reflect what was available before deprecation. Current availability may be further limited.
Pricing Comparison
| Volume | MailOdds | Mailgun | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 emails | €5 | €8* | Save 38% |
| 10,000 emails | €25 | €60* | Save 58% |
| 100,000 emails | €150 | €400* | Save 63% |
| 500,000 emails | €500 | €1,500* | Save 67% |
* Mailgun validation pricing is historical (before deprecation) and was bundled with their email sending plans. Standalone validation pricing was not available. Mailgun required a paid sending plan to access validation features.
Key Differences
Why Switch to MailOdds
- Dedicated Service - Purpose-built email validation, not a side feature of an email sending platform
- Still Available - Actively maintained and developed, unlike Mailgun's deprecated validation
- GDPR Compliance - EU-hosted infrastructure with no data transfers outside Europe
- Deep SMTP Verification - Full mailbox-level checks that Mailgun never offered
- No Vendor Lock-in - Standalone API with no requirement to use a specific email sending service
- 11 Official SDKs - Python, TypeScript, Go, Java, PHP, C#, Ruby, Kotlin, Rust, Swift, and Dart
What Mailgun Offered
- Integrated Sending - Validation was bundled with their email sending platform
- Pre-send Validation - Could validate addresses in the same workflow as sending
- Deprecated - Standalone validation service has been sunset by Sinch
- No Standalone Access - Required a paid Mailgun sending plan
- Limited Verification - Relied on syntax and DNS checks without deep SMTP verification
- US-Only Hosting - No EU data hosting option for GDPR compliance
Migrating from Mailgun Validation
Sign Up Free
Create a MailOdds account and get 100 free validations instantly. No credit card required and no Mailgun sending plan needed.
Swap the API Call
Replace your Mailgun validation endpoint with the MailOdds API. Use one of our 11 official SDKs or make a simple REST call. The migration takes minutes.
Better Results
Get 99.2% accuracy with deep SMTP verification, catch-all detection, and disposable email filtering. Checks that Mailgun validation never provided.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mailgun email validation still available?
Mailgun has deprecated their standalone email validation service. Existing customers may have limited access, but new signups can no longer get Mailgun validation as a standalone product. MailOdds is a dedicated email validation service that serves as a direct replacement.
How do I migrate from Mailgun validation to MailOdds?
Sign up for a free MailOdds account, grab your API key, and replace your Mailgun validation API calls with MailOdds endpoints. We offer official SDKs for 11 languages including Python, TypeScript, Go, Java, and PHP. Our developer quickstart gets you validating emails in under 2 minutes.
Is MailOdds more accurate than Mailgun validation was?
Yes. MailOdds achieves 99.2% accuracy using deep SMTP verification, catch-all detection, and disposable email detection. Mailgun validation relied primarily on syntax and DNS checks without deep SMTP-level mailbox verification, which limited its accuracy for hard-to-verify addresses.
Do I need an email sending service to use MailOdds?
No. Unlike Mailgun, which required a paid sending plan to access validation, MailOdds is a standalone email validation service. You can use it with any email sending provider (Mailgun, SendGrid, Postmark, Amazon SES, or your own SMTP server) or purely for list cleaning without any sending at all.
Replace Mailgun Validation Today
Get 100 free email validations to test our accuracy and speed. No credit card required. No sending plan needed.