TL;DR
Infraforge = $4/inbox, technical DIY, dedicated. Mailscale = $2-3/inbox, automated, shared. Infraforge for control, Mailscale for budget.
Feature Comparison
Control vs Convenience
Infraforge gives you dedicated infrastructure you fully control. Technical setup required.
Mailscale gives you shared infrastructure that just works. Budget pricing, automated setup.
The Tradeoff
Infraforge costs $1-2 more per inbox but gives you dedicated IPs and full control.
Mailscale costs less but shares infrastructure with other senders.
When to Choose Infraforge
- You're technical and want control
- Dedicated infrastructure matters
- IP isolation is important
- You enjoy DIY setup
When to Choose Mailscale
- Budget is the priority
- You want automated setup
- Shared infrastructure is acceptable
- Volume over isolation
Verdict
Infraforge for technical control with dedicated infrastructure. Mailscale for budget volume.
Choose Infraforge if
Choose Infraforge when you want control and dedicated IPs.
Choose Mailscale if
Choose Mailscale when budget matters and shared infrastructure is fine.
Start self-serve setup
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Start setupLast updated: 2026-03-07