Best Newsletters & Publishing in 2026.

Open-source publishing with built-in paid memberships

Open source publishing platform with native paid memberships via Stripe. 0% platform fee — only Stripe's processing costs. Best for established writers who want full control.

Newsletter platform with paid subscriptions and ad network

Newsletter platform built for growth. Strong analytics, A/B testing for subject lines, paid subscriptions, and a built-in ad network. 0% platform fee on paid subscriptions.

Creator email marketing with paid subscriptions

Formerly ConvertKit. Email marketing platform with paid newsletter and product monetization features. Strong automation and segmentation.

Publish and monetize newsletters

Simplest way to launch a paid newsletter. Large built-in discovery network. 10% fee at scale makes it expensive compared to Ghost or Beehiiv.

Membership subscriptions for independent creators

Clean membership tool acquired by Patreon. Integrates directly with existing websites. Best for creators who want memberships without switching platforms.

Membership platform for creators

The original creator membership platform. Large built-in discovery network. High fees (8-15%) but strong brand recognition. Handles some tax compliance.