Mailforge
Self-service shared-SMTP cold email infrastructure with sub-$3/mailbox pricing and automated DNS setup, targeting volume senders who accept shared-IP deliverability trade-offs and handle warming separately.
Pricing breakdown
| Platform | Standard | Warmed | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dedicated SMTP | $3.00 | — | — |
Pricing notes
$3.00/mailbox·mo billed yearly (10-mailbox min); ~$30/mo billed monthly. Warmup sold separately via Warmforge.
Our take on Mailforge
Mailforge is the shared-SMTP entry point of the Salesforge stack: sub-$3 mailboxes (down to roughly $1.67 at volume), self-serve signup, and DNS set up automatically in under ten minutes. With a 4.7 G2 rating and an established parent company, it's a credible low-cost option for high-volume senders who don't need Google or Microsoft inboxes.
The economics come with deliverability and policy trade-offs. Warmup isn't included — that's Warmforge, sold separately — and an independent test put shared-IP inbox placement around 63%, versus ~82% for Google Workspace accounts, so the cheap mailbox can cost you in landed mail. There's also no replacement policy, strict no-refund terms, and some Trustpilot reports of charges continuing after cancellation. Treat it as raw, inexpensive capacity rather than a managed solution.
What we like
- +Low shared-SMTP pricing (from ~$3, ~$1.67 at volume)
- +Fast setup (<10 min) with automated DNS
- +Established product in the Salesforge ecosystem (4.7★ G2)
- +Self-serve — no sales call
Watch out for
- −No warmup included — Warmforge is a separate paid product
- −Shared-IP inbox placement measured ~63% vs ~82% for GWS
- −No replacement policy and strict no-refund terms
- −Cancellation friction reported on Trustpilot
Best for: Budget-conscious volume senders who accept shared-IP trade-offs and will run warmup through a separate tool.