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Buttondown is a minimalist newsletter tool for writers that provides Markdown-based authoring, subscriber management, analytics, and paid newsletter support without unnecessary complexity.
Substack is a publishing platform for subscription-based newsletters, podcasts, and community spaces with built-in payments.
Headquarters
Remote
San Francisco, California
Company size
2-10 employees
51-200 employees
Founded
2017
2017
Pricing details
Free options
Free plan, Free trial
Free plan
Source updated
Oct 29, 2026
Oct 29, 2026

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