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Best newsletter platform for creators

Three questions decide most choices: Is the newsletter itself the product? Do you sell courses or digital products? Do you want your own website on the same platform?

Kit

Built around creators who sell. Strong automations and commerce. Kit pricing.

beehiiv

Newsletter-first, with growth and monetization tools. beehiiv pricing.

Ghost

Open-source publishing with a site, memberships and newsletters together. Ghost pricing.

Our verdict

Sell products: Kit. Newsletter is the business: beehiiv. Want a full publication site you control: Ghost. Starting from zero: any free tier is fine; switch later.

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