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InfraOptimal vs Infraforge
Both put your mailboxes on a dedicated IP. The difference is how you pay for it. Infraforge sells the mailbox slot and the IP separately. InfraOptimal puts the IP in the mailbox price and bills monthly with no lock-in.
$180
100 InfraOptimal mailboxes, monthly, IP included
$499
100 Infraforge slots plus one $99 dedicated IP
$0
What InfraOptimal charges for your first IP
$3,828
Saved a year at 100 mailboxes
| Line by line | InfraOptimal | Infraforge |
|---|---|---|
| Sending IP | Dedicated to your workspace, included | Dedicated IPs sold as an add-on |
| Price per mailbox / month | $2.00 monthly, down to $1.00 on annual | $4.00 monthly, $3.33 annual, lower at bulk |
| Dedicated IP fee | First IP included, extra IPs $50 / mo | $99 per IP a month |
| Billing | Monthly, quarterly or annual. Monthly cancels any time | Monthly or annual |
| Minimum | 10 mailbox slots | 10 mailbox slots |
| Swapping mailboxes | Free: delete and recreate inside your slots | Free inside your slots |
| Domains | In-app from $8 / yr, or bring your own | $13 / yr, or bring your own |
| SSL and domain masking | Included | $2 per domain a month |
| DNS setup | SPF, DKIM, DMARC, MX, SSL and tracking, re-checked | Automated |
| Warmup | Unlimited, from day one in MailOptimal | Separate product |
| Works with | Any sequencer, via SMTP and IMAP | Any sequencer, via SMTP and IMAP |
| Best for | A dedicated IP without the add-on bill | Teams already paying for the Forge suite |
The bill
What you pay at your volume
Monthly billing unless noted. InfraOptimal tiers drop to $1.00 per mailbox on annual billing.
| Scenario | InfraOptimal | Infraforge |
|---|---|---|
| 10 mailboxes, 1 IP | $20 | $139 |
| 30 mailboxes, 1 IP | $57 | $219 |
| 100 mailboxes, 1 IP | $180 | $499 |
| 100 mailboxes, annual, 1 IP | $130 | $432 |
| 300 mailboxes, 3 IPs | $610 | $1,497 before bulk discounts |
Infraforge figures from its public pricing and published pricing reviews, checked September 2026. Domains excluded on both sides. Check Infraforge's site for current rates.
The short version
Which one should you buy?
If the dedicated IP is why you are looking at Infraforge, InfraOptimal gives you the same isolation without the $99 line item. Infraforge makes more sense when you already pay for the rest of the Forge suite.
Pick InfraOptimal
- You want the dedicated IP inside the mailbox price
- You want monthly billing without a $99 IP line
- You want warmup and a unified inbox with no second subscription
- You want domains at $8 a year instead of $13
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Pick Infraforge
- You already run Salesforge, Mailforge or Primeforge
- You want white-label reseller tooling for clients
- You want to spread mailboxes across many IPs by hand
- You want a vendor with a long public review record
FAQ
InfraOptimal vs Infraforge, answered
Is InfraOptimal really cheaper than Infraforge?
At every volume we modelled, yes, once you count the IP. The Infraforge $4 slot does not include a dedicated IP, which costs $99 a month each. InfraOptimal charges $2.00 down to $1.00 per mailbox with your first dedicated IP included, and extra IPs are $50.
Do both platforms bill by slot?
Yes. You pay for capacity rather than live mailboxes, so you can delete and recreate mailboxes inside your slots for free on either one. Both have a 10 slot minimum.
How do I switch from Infraforge?
Create InfraOptimal mailboxes, point your sequencer at both sets and move volume across as the new IP warms. Retire Infraforge slots once the new mailboxes carry the load.
Does InfraOptimal tie me to MailOptimal?
No. Every mailbox has standard SMTP and IMAP credentials, so it works in Instantly, Smartlead or any other sequencer. Inside MailOptimal you also get unlimited warmup, rotation and the unified inbox.
Is a dedicated IP right for me?
If you send a few hundred emails a day or more and keep bounces and complaints low, yes. The reputation is built only by your own sending. Our dedicated IP guide has the warmup schedule.
10 mailbox minimum
A dedicated IP, priced like a shared one
Dedicated IPs included, DNS handled, warmup running, from $1.00 per mailbox a month.