beehiiv
3 plans · checked 28 Oct 2026Free up to 2,500 subscribers and 0% fee on paid subscriptions, but paid plans climb fast with list size.
Free planUp to 2,500
1,000 subscribers$0/mo
10,000 subscribers$139/mo
Paid newsletters0% fee
Newsletter platforms
6 platforms, every plan read from the official pricing page. Open one for its full pricing, or use the calculator to rank them for your list.
Kit
3 plans · checked 28 Oct 2026The most generous free plan (10,000 subscribers), and Creator stays cheaper than most rivals at mid-size lists.
Free planUp to 10,000
1,000 subscribers$0/mo
10,000 subscribers$0/mo
Paid newslettersNot published
MailerLite
3 plans · checked 28 Oct 2026The cheapest general email tool at most list sizes; it is built for email marketing more than for paid newsletters.
Free planUp to 250
1,000 subscribers$19/mo
10,000 subscribers$89/mo
Paid newslettersNot published
Ghost
3 plans · checked 28 Oct 2026Open-source and fee-free on paid subscriptions: the best value for paid newsletters at mid-size lists.
Free planNo
1,000 subscribers$18/mo
10,000 subscribers$105/mo
Paid newsletters0% fee
Buttondown
2 plans · checked 28 Oct 2026Cheap, simple and privacy-first; features like paid subscriptions or analytics are $9/month add-ons.
Free planUp to 100
1,000 subscribers$9/mo
10,000 subscribers$79/mo
Paid newsletters$9/mo add-on
Substack
1 plan · checked 28 Oct 2026Free at any list size; you pay only when you earn, but 10% of paid revenue becomes expensive as a paid newsletter grows.
Free planYes
1,000 subscribers$0/mo
10,000 subscribers$0/mo
Paid newsletters10% of revenue