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Buttondown

★★★★★ 4.5 (350 reviews)
API Access Cloud Based Free Tier
Freemium $0-29/mo

Overview

Minimalist newsletter tool for writers who want simplicity with markdown support, automation, and analytics.

Key Features

  • Newsletter writing
  • Markdown support
  • Automation
  • Analytics
  • Paid subscriptions
  • RSS import
  • API

Pros

  • Simple and clean
  • Developer-friendly
  • Affordable
  • Good API

Cons

  • Minimal design options
  • Small team
  • Limited templates

Buttondown Pricing Plans

Free

$0

  • ✓ 100 subscribers
  • ✓ unlimited emails
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Basic

$9/mo

  • ✓ 1000 subscribers
  • ✓ automation
  • ✓ analytics

Standard

$24/mo

  • ✓ 5000 subscribers
  • ✓ custom domains
  • ✓ paid subscriptions

Professional

$29/mo

  • ✓ 10000 subscribers
  • ✓ API access
  • ✓ priority support

Company Info

Founded2016
HeadquartersSeattle, WA

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