ses-smtpd-proxy
The premium Open Source alternative to Amazon SES (Native SMTP)
🎯 Best for:Connecting legacy software that only supports SMTP to modern AWS SES infrastructure.
What is ses-smtpd-proxy?
A lightweight bridge that converts standard SMTP traffic into Amazon SES API calls. It allows legacy applications to send mail through AWS without modifying code to use the SES SDK.
Tech Stack
GoVPN & Network
Why ses-smtpd-proxy?
- • Simplifies AWS auth
- • Low memory usage
- • Easy containerization
Limitations
- • Single point of failure
- • Requires AWS credentials
- • No built-in queueing
2/4/2026
Last Update
11
Forks
1
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Amazon SES (Native SMTP))
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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