At Sparkle.io, every action you perform is powered by Sparkles - our internal credit system. Whether you're verifying emails, sending campaigns, or testing deliverability, Sparkles ensure you pay only for what you use. This guide breaks down how Sparkles are consumed across different modules in Sparkle.io.
Email Verifier
Our Email Verifier uses different modes depending on how deep the validation is. Each mode consumes a different number of Sparkles:
Mode | Sparkles Used | What it does |
Quick | 1 sparkle/email | Fast MX & SMTP check, no retry if response is unclear. |
Thorough | 2 sparkles/email | Retries validation to reduce “Unknown” results. |
Catch-All Analysis | 5 sparkles/email | Uses advanced logic to check if catch-all domains are truly accepting emails. |
Clever Mode | 8 sparkles/email* | Smart waterfall strategy: refunds unused Sparkles from skipped levels. |
*Clever Mode begins with Quick → upgrades to Thorough if needed → runs Catch-All only if necessary. You only pay for what’s used.
Campaigns
When you launch an outreach campaign using Sparkle.io, every message sent consumes Sparkles based on recipients:
Action | Sparkles Used |
Message Sent | 1 sparkle/message |
Note: Reply tracking, open tracking, unsubscribe, etc., are included at no extra cost.
Email Deliverability (ED)
Sparkle.io helps you monitor and improve your sender reputation. The following deliverability tools use Sparkles:
Tool | Sparkles Used |
DNS Monitor | 5 sparkles per test |
Why Sparkles?
Using Sparkles ensures cost-efficient, modular usage. You're in full control—scale your verification, campaigns, and testing as needed, with predictable credit usage.
Happy Sparkling! ✨
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