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| Your shortlist | NewslettersButtondown |
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| General starting cost | Free |
| Billing and eligibility | View recorded plans (1)
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| The verdict | A focused newsletter editor with optional paid subscriptions and automation. |
| Free tier | Available. Check the plan limits below. |
| Best for | Hosts sending a written episode companion who want Markdown and a straightforward archive. |
| Not the best fit | Publishers whose priority is a built-in recommendation network or podcast media hosting. |
| The gotcha | Advanced features are separate monthly add-ons, so a small list does not necessarily mean a small total bill. |
| Public plans | Read public plan notes
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| Pricing notes | Add-ons are separate from the subscriber-based sending charge. The public calculator did not expose a reliable base dollar amount in this review. |
| Category | Newsletters |
| Tool type | Newsletter platforms |
| Also listed in | Monetization |
| Revenue methods | Memberships and private feeds |
| Monetization requirements | Paid newsletter subscriptions use a payment integration. This does not supply podcast media hosting or a private RSS service. |
| Price checked | 2026-09-06 |
| Next step | Visit Buttondown |