Clean transactional email and webhooks for Express.js applications
Drop transactional email routing and HMAC webhook verification directly into Express route handlers. Built-in error handling and 6,000 free sends monthly.
Drop into your application in under 60 seconds
Native typed interfaces with zero unnecessary dependencies. Built for standard fetch and modern edge runtimes.
import express from 'express';
import { SadaSend } from 'sadasend';
const app = express();
app.use(express.json());
const sadasend = new SadaSend({ apiKey: process.env.SADASEND_API_KEY });
app.post('/api/auth/register', async (req, res) => {
const { email, username } = req.body;
const { data, error } = await sadasend.emails.send({
from: 'Welcome <onboarding@yourdomain.com>',
to: email,
subject: `Welcome to the team, ${username}!`,
html: `<p>Hi ${username}, your account has been verified.</p>`,
tags: ['onboarding', 'auth'],
});
if (error) {
return res.status(500).json({ error: error.message });
}
res.json({ message: 'User registered and confirmation email sent', id: data.id });
});
app.listen(6000, () => console.log('Server running on port 6000'));Standard Express.js route handler with asynchronous email dispatch, clean status codes, and error trapping.
Engineered for high deliverability and zero incident risk
Every layer from edge connection pooling to per-key rate limits is designed to keep critical transactional dispatches fast, reliable, and contained.
Type-Safe Route Handlers
Fully typed request parameters and responses integrate cleanly into modern TypeScript Express.js applications.
Express Webhook Middleware
Verify inbound cryptographic HMAC webhook signatures with 1-line Express middleware to update user state securely.
Predictable HTTP Status Codes
Clean JSON error payloads map directly to standard Express error-handling middleware patterns.
Zero Heavy Socket Transport
Modern HTTP fetch requests eliminate connection pooling socket leaks common with legacy Node SMTP transports.
Per-Key Staging Allowlists
Lock test environment API keys to company email domains to prevent staging tests from leaking to customer inboxes.
RFC 8058 Automatic Headers
Automatic List-Unsubscribe headers ensure Express emails comply with 2026 Google and Yahoo inbox delivery guidelines.
SadaSend vs Express with Nodemailer SMTP
Why modern Node.js backends choose SadaSend over legacy Nodemailer SMTP transports.
| Feature & Capability | SadaSend | Express with Nodemailer SMTP |
|---|---|---|
| Native HTTP Fetch Transport | Heavy TCP socket pools | |
| Automatic Pre-Flight DNS Verification | Fails silently if records wrong | |
| Per-Key Recipient Containment Allowlists | ||
| HMAC Webhook Ingestion & Signature Verification | Manual custom code required | |
| Port 587 ESMTP Relay Support | ||
| Free Tier with Custom Domain | 6,000 sends forever | Requires third-party SMTP |
Start with 3,000 emails every month at zero cost
No artificial paywalls on security. Unlike legacy providers that reserve recipient allowlists or dedicated IP pools for high enterprise tiers, every SadaSend account receives full safety controls from day one.
Everything you need to know about Express email API
Clear, transparent answers on deliverability, API authentication, and rate limits.
Related developer guides and architectural tutorials
Explore step-by-step production implementation blueprints, benchmarks, and protocols.
REST API Reference & Endpoints
Complete REST API reference for sending emails, managing API keys, tracking delivery events, and configuring recipient allowlists with low latency.
Official Client SDKs (TypeScript & Python)
Official zero-dependency client SDKs for SadaSend. TypeScript and Python packages are live on npm and PyPI with typed results and auto-idempotency.
API Error Codes & Troubleshooting
HTTP status codes, machine-readable error reasons, and step-by-step remediation guides for API key rate limits, circuit breakers, and bounce handling.
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