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Substack vs Buttondown
Compare Substack and Buttondown to find the best tool for your needs.
Substack
Publishing platform that combines newsletters, blogs, and podcasts with built-in monetization via paid subscriptions.
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Buttondown
Simple, elegant newsletter service focused on writers and markdown enthusiasts.
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Pricing
Free to use, 10% of subscription revenue + payment processing fees
Free up to 100 subscribers, then $9/month for up to 1,000 subscribers
Pros & Cons
Substack
Pros
- Integrated newsletter and blog
- Simple paid subscription model
- Full ownership of subscriber list
- Easy to start and use
Cons
- Limited design customization
- 10% fee on all paid subscriptions
- Basic analytics
- Limited content organization options
Buttondown
Pros
- Markdown support
- Developer-friendly API
- Clean, minimal interface
- Affordable pricing
Cons
- Limited advanced marketing features
- Fewer integrations than larger platforms
- Basic template customization
- Limited customer support