diff --git a/docs/topics/email.txt b/docs/topics/email.txt
index 0f0e3bf276..0ce5d8f767 100644
--- a/docs/topics/email.txt
+++ b/docs/topics/email.txt
@@ -773,6 +773,16 @@ specify this backend, put the following in your settings::
 This backend is not intended for use in production -- it is provided as a
 convenience that can be used during development.
 
+.. admonition:: There are community-maintained solutions too!
+
+    Django has a vibrant ecosystem. There are email backends
+    highlighted on the `Community Ecosystem`_ page. The Django Packages
+    `Email grid`_ has even more options for you!
+
+.. _Community Ecosystem: https://www.djangoproject.com/community/ecosystem/#email-and-notifications
+.. _Email grid: https://djangopackages.org/grids/g/email/
+
+
 .. _topic-custom-email-backend:
 
 Defining a custom email backend