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deliverability
dns
May 27, 2026

Automate SPF, DKIM, and DMARC with HostStack DNS

Stop copy-pasting DNS records every time you add a sending domain. PostStack's HostStack integration publishes SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and return-path records straight into your zone and verifies in seconds.

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infrastructure
engineering
postgres
May 27, 2026

Running an Email API on Managed Postgres: How PostStack Uses HostStack

Why PostStack doesn't run its own Postgres anymore, what stayed self-managed, and what 20 minutes of dump/restore actually bought a one-person team in operating overhead.

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gdpr
compliance
eu
infrastructure
May 27, 2026

The EU Email Stack: Why Your DNS and Database Provider Matter Too

GDPR doesn't stop at the email row. The four places EU data residency usually leaks — DNS, database backups, object storage, operational tooling — and how an end-to-end EU email stack closes them.

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guide
self-hosted
infrastructure
April 30, 2026

Self-Host Email vs Use an API: A Decision Framework

When does rolling your own Postfix make sense, and when are you about to set €500/month of operator time on fire? Five variables, two clear-win scenarios, and the hybrid pattern most teams converge on.

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gdpr
guide
compliance
April 30, 2026

GDPR-Compliant Email API in 2026: A Buyer’s Guide

What "GDPR-compliant email API" actually means in practice, the four traps US-hosted providers fall into, and a buyer’s checklist your DPO will recognise.

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comparison
guide
April 19, 2026

Best Transactional Email APIs in 2026

Side-by-side comparison of the six transactional email APIs that matter in 2026: PostStack, Resend, Postmark, SendGrid, Mailgun, and Amazon SES — with current pricing at 10k, 50k, and 100k emails per month.

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comparison
resend
April 19, 2026

PostStack vs Resend: Which Email API Should You Choose?

Head-to-head comparison of PostStack and Resend — pricing, API design, features, and when to pick each. PostStack is 18-72% cheaper with EU data residency and IMAP mailboxes built in.

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comparison
sendgrid
April 19, 2026

PostStack vs SendGrid: Modern Email API vs the Legacy Incumbent

How PostStack compares to SendGrid in 2026 — clean REST API, EU data residency, predictable pricing, and built-in features SendGrid gates behind add-ons.

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comparison
postmark
April 19, 2026

PostStack vs Postmark: Transactional Email Compared

PostStack vs Postmark in 2026 — Postmark has the deliverability reputation, PostStack has a real free tier, IMAP mailboxes, and is up to 67% cheaper at low and mid volume tiers.

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comparison
resend
April 19, 2026

5 Cheap Resend Alternatives in 2026

Looking for a cheaper Resend alternative? PostStack, Amazon SES, Mailgun, SendGrid, and Brevo compared by price, features, and developer experience.

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