I built Buttondown so writers could send newsletters without bloat, priced fairly by subscriber count.
Entry price
Free
Free: Free for your first 100 subscribers
Pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual /mo | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | , | Up to 100 subscribers, markdown editor, hosted archive, custom domain |
| Usage-based (100+ subscribers) | , | , | Sliding scale by subscriber count; add-ons $9-$79/mo each (automations, tagging, teams) |
Free tier
Yes, first 100 subs
Automations
Add-on, $29/mo
Transactional email
No
Landing pages
Hosted archive only
Paid newsletters
Add-on, $9/mo
API/dev friendly
Yes, full API
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