TL;DR
- Emailable is cheaper at every size we checked: $38 vs $40 for 5K, $420 vs $500 for 100K, $2,100 vs $2,999 for 1M.
- Both handle unknowns fairly: Emailable refunds unknowns and duplicates; Kickbox doesn't charge for unknown results.
- Emailable gives 250 free credits; Kickbox gives 100. Emailable also offers a 15%-off subscription; Kickbox is pay-as-you-go only.
- Both state SOC 2 compliance and GDPR compliance.
Pay-as-you-go prices
| Emails | Emailable | Kickbox | Mail Exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,000 | $38 ($0.0076) | $40 ($0.0080) | $29 ($0.0058) |
| 10,000 | $60 ($0.0060) | $70 ($0.0070) | $49 ($0.0049) |
| 100,000 | $420 ($0.0042) | $500 ($0.0050) | $299 ($0.0030) |
| 1,000,000 | $2,100 ($0.0021) | $2,999 ($0.0030) | $1,699 ($0.0017) |
Sources: Emailable pricing page and Kickbox pricing page, checked 2026-10-18. A third-party tracker reported Kickbox cutting prices on 2026-06-29; the prices above are the current page.
Terms side by side
| Emailable | Kickbox | |
|---|---|---|
| Free credits | 250 | 100 |
| Credits expire | Never | Check Kickbox's terms |
| Unknown results | Refunded | Not charged |
| Subscription | 15% off, cancel any time | None (pay as you go) |
| Compliance (stated) | SOC 2 Type II, GDPR | SOC 2, GDPR |
| Payment options | Cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay | Check Kickbox's checkout |
How to choose
- Price-led: Emailable is the cheaper of the two at every pack size.
- Pay-as-you-go purists: Kickbox's simple credit packs and no-subscription model suit buyers who only verify occasionally.
- Larger starting test: Emailable's 250 free credits go further than Kickbox's 100.
Where Mail Exchange fits
Mail Exchange has Emailable-style terms (credits that never expire, unknowns and duplicates refunded, 15% off monthly) at lower prices: 24% below Emailable at 5K and 40% below Kickbox at 100K. See Mail Exchange vs Kickbox and vs Emailable.
What the price gap means in dollars
| Volume | Emailable | Kickbox | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,000 | $38 | $40 | $2 |
| 10,000 | $60 | $70 | $10 |
| 100,000 | $420 | $500 | $80 |
| 1,000,000 | $2,100 | $2,999 | $899 |
Small at 5,000, material at a million.
What to test
- Run the same 500-address sample in both and compare unknowns and catch-alls.
- Check turnaround on a 10,000-address file.
- Review the credit-expiry terms (Emailable: never).
- Decide whether the 15% subscription saving applies to you.
FAQ
Is Kickbox cheaper than Emailable?
No, not at any pay-as-you-go size we checked on 2026-10-18; Emailable is cheaper at 5K, 10K, 100K and 1M.
Does Kickbox charge for unknown results?
No, unknown results aren't charged. Emailable refunds unknowns and duplicates after the list finishes.
Which has more free credits?
Emailable: 250 for new accounts. Kickbox: 100 free verifications.
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