Buttondown
7.6#2 in indie hacker toolsFrom $9 a monthFree planWebAPI
VisitButtondown vs Letterbird
Letterbird
5.9#27 in newsletter platformsFree planFree planWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Buttondown | Letterbird |
|---|---|---|
| Paid subscriptions | Creators can set reader prices and free tiers while keeping subscription revenue without a Buttondown revenue share. | Writers can connect Stripe and set a price for paid subscriptions. |
Buttondown plans
- Paid tier$9 a month
- FreeFree
- Basic$9 a month
- Standard$29 a month
- Professional$79 a month
- Advanced$139 a month
Letterbird plans
- Free newslettersFree
- Paid newslettersFree
Pick Buttondown if…
Buttondown suits people who want web-based email tools with automation, segmentation, and landing pages. The free plan is suited to lists of up to 100 subscribers, while the listed paid tier accommodates up to 1,000.
Pick Letterbird if…
Letterbird suits writers publishing newsletters on the web, including those planning free or paid subscriptions. It also fits writers moving subscribers from Substack or Mailchimp.