Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 2,974 AI responses · See how Parse measures this
Email and Messaging Delivery Platforms
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Mailgun has maintained its leadership position in AI recommendations for email and messaging delivery platforms. Meanwhile, has surpassed to claim the #2 spot, solidifying its reputation for high-deliverability transactional email.
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leader for developer-focused teams, consistently cited for its powerful and flexible API. | 62% | |
| 2 | 59% | ||
| 3 | Now number two, praised for its exclusive focus on transactional email deliverability. | 53% | |
| 4 | 52% | ||
| 5 | A top choice for bulk marketing, often cited for its EU-based infrastructure. | 27% | |
| 6 | 25% | ||
| 7 | Increasingly cited for its deliverability testing sandbox and developer-focused email delivery platform. | 25% | |
| 8 | Gained significant visibility, often recommended for EU-based sending and volume-based pricing. | 17% | |
| 9 | 17% | ||
| 10 | 15% | ||
| 11 | 15% | ||
| 12 | The leading recommendation for DTC and e-commerce brands needing strong deliverability. | 12% | |
| 13 | 11% | ||
| 14 | 11% | ||
| 15 | 10% | ||
| 16 | 9% | ||
| 17 | 9% | ||
| 18 | 8% | ||
| 19 | 8% | ||
| 20 | 7% | ||
| 21 | 7% | ||
| 22 | 7% | ||
| 23 | 7% | ||
| 24 | 6% | ||
| 25 | 6% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
mailgun.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 39% of analyzed answers.
“US-founded, but explicitly provides an EU region.” → “Developer‑first email API...can be configured with EU data residency.”
Rose from #3 in Oct 2025 to #2 overall in Mar 2026.
Slipped from #4 in Oct 2025 to #7 in Mar 2026.
Climbed from #22 in Oct 2025 to #8 in Mar 2026.
Dropped from #9 in Oct 2025 to #11 in Mar 2026.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63% | 56% | ||
| 65% | 51% | ||
| 62% | 40% | ||
| 49% | 43% | ||
| 47% | 34% |
The two models disagree most about GlockApps (ChatGPT #23, Google #10) and Omnisend (ChatGPT #11, Google #20).
Mailgun has maintained its leadership position in AI recommendations for email and messaging delivery platforms. Meanwhile, Postmark has surpassed Twilio SendGrid to claim the #2 spot, solidifying its reputation for high-deliverability transactional email.
Across 2,974 AI responses, Mailgun is mentioned most, named in 62% of them, followed by Twilio (59%) and Postmark (53%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 2,974 AI responses to this market's buyer questions. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is published weekly.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
Mailgun and
Postmark are consistently the top recommended services for their API-first design and strong developer focus.
Twilio SendGrid is also a frequent mention as a mature, enterprise-scale alternative, while
Amazon SES is the recurring choice for cost-effectiveness within the AWS ecosystem.
Mailgun and
Postmark are consistently the top recommended services for their API-first design and strong developer focus.
Twilio SendGrid is also a frequent mention as a mature, enterprise-scale alternative, while SES is the recurring choice for cost-effectiveness within the AWS ecosystem.
AI assistants consistently frame the answer as a trade-off between affordability and reliability. Amazon SES dominates as the most affordable option, while is the clear recommendation for speed and high-reliability delivery of critical messages. also appears as a strong developer-focused alternative.
Brands mentioned
Brands mentioned
AI assistants consistently frame the answer as a trade-off between affordability and reliability. Amazon SES dominates as the most affordable option, while
Postmark is the clear recommendation for speed and high-reliability delivery of critical messages.
Mailgun also appears as a strong developer-focused alternative.
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