Buttondown

Free up to 100 subscribers, $9/mo Basic

About Buttondown

Buttondown is a small, focused newsletter tool for writers who want simplicity over feature bloat. Write in Markdown, get clean analytics, manage subscribers, and handle paid subscriptions — all without Mailchimp's complexity or pricing traps.

Highlights

• ✓ Markdown-first writing experience
• ✓ Simple, clean interface — no bloat
• ✓ Built-in paid newsletter support
• ✓ API for automation and custom integrations

Limitations

• ✗ No visual drag-and-drop email builder
• ✗ Fewer automation features than Mailchimp
• ✗ Limited template customization

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