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Buttondown alternatives

Newsletter software for people like you — here's what to use instead, including the version you build yourself.

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~$15-50/mo depending on subscriber count

Alternative #1

Vibe code your own Buttondown

Build a personal subset for yourself, but keep paying if you need bulletproof deliverability and inbox placement at scale. Score: 68/100 (Solid side project).

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Community members who vibe coded their own Buttondown from our build guide — with real running costs. Upvote the ones that earn it.