Newsletter Platforms With Monetization: Creator Options Compared
Compare newsletter platforms that support paid subscriptions, advertising, sponsorships, memberships, or digital sales. Fees and monetization features vary by plan.
Last verified: September 7, 2026.
| Platform | Free | Monetization | Paid From | Best For | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beehiiv | Free | Ads + paid subscriptions + Boosts | Paid plans | Growth-focused newsletters | ↗ |
| Buttondown | Limited | Paid subscriptions | Paid plans | Simple newsletters | ↗ |
| Campaign Monitor | Trial | Paid content via integrations | Paid plans | Branded newsletters | ↗ |
| ConvertKit / Kit | Free | Paid newsletters + products | Paid plans | Creators + email funnels | ↗ |
| Flodesk | Trial | Email + checkout | Paid plans | Creator commerce | ↗ |
| GetResponse | Trial | Paid content + funnels | Paid plans | Marketing newsletters | ↗ |
| Ghost | Self-host / trial | Paid memberships + newsletters | Paid hosting | Publisher ownership | ↗ |
| HubSpot | Free / limited | Newsletter + CRM monetization workflows | Paid hubs | Business newsletters | ↗ |
| Mailchimp | Free / limited | Email + commerce integrations | Paid plans | SMB newsletters | ↗ |
| MailerLite | Free | Digital products + paid newsletters | Paid plans | Email + selling | ↗ |
| MailerSend / MailerLite | Free | Paid newsletters + digital products | Paid plans | Creator newsletters | ↗ |
| Memberful | Trial | Paid memberships + newsletters | Platform + processing | Owned paid newsletters | ↗ |
| Patreon | Yes | Membership posts + email delivery | Platform fee | Membership newsletters | ↗ |
| Patreon Newsletter | Yes | Membership content + email | Platform fee | Membership newsletters | ↗ |
| Substack | Free | Paid subscriptions | Revenue share | Writer-led newsletters | ↗ |
Terms, pricing, eligibility and availability can change. Check the ↗ source for current details.
