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| Your shortlist | MonetizationSwapstack |
|---|---|
| General starting cost | Free |
| Billing and eligibility | View recorded plans (1)
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| The verdict | A still-accessible newsletter sponsorship marketplace for publishers and advertisers, owned by beehiiv. |
| Free tier | Available. Check the plan limits below. |
| Best for | Podcast publishers with a meaningful email audience who want sponsorship and affiliate opportunities for the newsletter around their show. |
| Not the best fit | Creators looking for a verified reciprocal newsletter-swap service. |
| The gotcha | This monetizes newsletters and related audiences, not podcast audio inventory. The pricing page labels paid publisher tiers inconsistently, so confirm those tiers before budgeting for them. |
| Public plans | Read public plan notes
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| Pricing notes | A live standalone signup route and free publisher plan were verified. Paid publisher tier availability remains internally inconsistent on the official pricing page. |
| Category | Monetization |
| Tool type | Newsletter ad marketplaces |
| Also listed in | No secondary categories |
| Revenue methods | Ads and sponsorships |
| Monetization requirements | Newsletter sponsorships and affiliate deals, not in-episode podcast ads. The publisher account is free; invite-only campaigns carry a 10% fee. |
| Price checked | 2026-09-20 |
| Next step | Visit Swapstack |