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Haraka vs Plunk
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| Fact | Haraka | Plunk |
|---|---|---|
| Language | JavaScript | TypeScript |
| Licence | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 5.6k | 5.5k |
| Latest | v3.3.4 | v0.15.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-03 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 25 days between releases | about 37 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 12 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace SendGrid. Alternatives to SendGrid →
PartialHarakaA plugin-based SMTP server in Node.js for high-volume inbound and outbound mail, without an HTTP API or tracking dashboard.
PartialPlunkTransactional email over an HTTP API next to campaigns and automations, sent through Amazon SES.
Haraka
Plunk
- v0.15.02026-09-20Add ability to snooze contacts instead of unsubscribing (787d200)
- v0.14.02026-08-17Add additional card verification in worker (33cc815)
- v0.13.02026-08-09add email body cleanup job to remove old email content after 90 days (cef8ce0)
- v0.12.02026-06-22add composite index on campaignId and status for efficient campaign completion checks (4b752a5), closes #400
- v0.11.02026-05-13Ability to change subscription status in workflows (fadc19d)
Haraka
✓ signed The latest release, v3.3.4, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Plunk
✓ signed The latest release, v0.15.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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