Beehiiv

Beehiiv launched in 2021 specifically for newsletter creators and has rapidly become popular. The free plan includes unlimited email sends to up to 2,500 subscribers, a website builder, and built-in referral tools. The platform takes a cut of paid subscriptions (10% of revenue above $50k annually), enabling creators to monetize directly.

This suits independent writers, researchers, and creators monetizing their audiences. Unlike ad-supported or limited platforms, Beehiiv lets you build a subscriber-owned newsletter business with integrated monetization tools.