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Your shortlist	NewslettersBenchmark Email
General starting cost	Free, then $19/mo
Billing and eligibility	View recorded plans (2) Free — $0.00/monthSource · 2026-09-11 Pro, 1,000 contacts — $19.00/monthSource · 2026-09-11
The verdict	A straightforward email marketing platform with an easy drag and drop editor for basic newsletters.
Free tier	Available. Check the plan limits below.
Best for	Podcasters wanting a simple, no-frills newsletter tool without a steep learning curve.
Not the best fit	Shows wanting advanced automation or deep segmentation, since Benchmark keeps things fairly basic.
The gotcha	Count both stored contacts and monthly sends. Extra users cost more, and Classic account terms may differ.
Public plans	Read public plan notes FreeUp to 500 contacts, 2,500 emails/month, one user and one sending domain ProFrom $19/month for 1,000 contacts; sends up to 10 times the contact limit; one user included EnterpriseCustom pricing for 100,000+ contacts
Pricing notes	Pro scales with contacts. Additional users cost $15/month each. The annual selector advertises a $16/month starting equivalent; confirm the selected contact band and annual invoice. Benchmark Classic accounts use a separate pricing system.
Category	Newsletters
Tool type	Newsletter platforms
Also listed in	No secondary categories
Price checked	2026-09-11
Next step	Visit Benchmark Email