# Best newsletter tools for creators

Source: https://ghostedit.ai/tools/newsletter-tools

> Own your audience with an email list you can reach any time. Compare 10+ newsletter tools: free plans, prices and which work with Claude or ChatGPT.

Creator Tools Library

Own your audience with an email list you can reach any time.

**Short answer**

Popular newsletter tools: beehiiv, Kit, Substack and Mailchimp. beehiiv, Kit and Substack have a free plan. beehiiv, Kit and Mailchimp work with Claude or ChatGPT.

## Top picks

Verified makers first, then the names creators know best.

[1**beehiiv**Growth-focused newsletter creators

Publishes and grows email newsletters with built-in landing pages, referral tools, ad network and paid subscriptions.Works with Claude and ChatGPT](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/beehiiv) [2**Kit**Creators selling products to their list

Collects subscribers, sends emails and automations, and sells digital products or paid newsletters from one creator-focused tool.Works with Claude](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/kit) [3**Substack**Writers starting a paid newsletter

Launches a newsletter with free and paid subscriptions, posts, podcasts and a reader network, with no upfront fee.Free plan](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/substack)

## Compare newsletter tools

Prices from each tool's own pricing page on October 31, 2026, monthly billing where offered.

| Tool | Best for | Free plan | Paid from | Claude / ChatGPT |
| [beehiiv](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/beehiiv) | Growth-focused newsletter creators | Yes | $59/mo | ClaudeChatGPT |
| [Kit](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/kit) | Creators selling products to their list | Yes | $39/mo | Claude |
| [Substack](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/substack) | Writers starting a paid newsletter | Yes | 10% of sales | No |
| [Mailchimp](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/mailchimp) | Creators wanting an all-in-one marketing suite | Yes | $13/mo | ClaudeChatGPT |
| [MailerLite](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/mailerlite) | Beginners wanting simple affordable email | Yes | $12/mo | ClaudeChatGPT |
| [Brevo](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/brevo) | Budget-friendly email with large lists | Yes | $9/mo | Claude |
| [ActiveCampaign](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/activecampaign) | Creators needing advanced email automation | Trial | $15/mo billed yearly | Claude |
| [Buttondown](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/buttondown) | Writers who want a simple, lean tool | Yes | $9/mo | No |
| [EmailOctopus](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/emailoctopus) | Low-cost email for small creators | Yes | $10/mo | No |
| [Flodesk](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/flodesk) | Visual creators who care about design | Yes | $25/mo | No |
| [SendFox](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/sendfox) | Cheap, simple newsletters for solo creators | Yes | $19/mo | No |
| [AWeber](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/aweber) | Long-running email with strong support | Trial | $15/mo | No |
| [Ghost](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/ghost) | Publishers wanting a site plus newsletter | Trial | $18/mo | No |
| [Moosend](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/moosend) | Small lists on a tight budget | Trial | $9/mo | No |
| [GetResponse](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/getresponse) | Creators combining email, webinars and courses | Not stated | $19/mo | No |

Verified makers first, then the names creators know best, then tools that work with Claude or ChatGPT.

## Every tool in one line

[**beehiiv**beehiiv.com

Publishes and grows email newsletters with built-in landing pages, referral tools, ad network and paid subscriptions.Free planFrom $59/moClaudeChatGPT](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/beehiiv) [**Kit**kit.com

Collects subscribers, sends emails and automations, and sells digital products or paid newsletters from one creator-focused tool.Free planFrom $39/moClaude](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/kit) [**Substack**substack.com

Launches a newsletter with free and paid subscriptions, posts, podcasts and a reader network, with no upfront fee.Free planFrom 10% of sales](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/substack) [**Mailchimp**mailchimp.com

Sends email campaigns and automations, builds landing pages and manages audiences, with AI help for writing and design.Free planFrom $13/moClaudeChatGPT](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/mailchimp) [**MailerLite**mailerlite.com

Designs and sends email campaigns, automations, landing pages and sign-up forms with an easy drag-and-drop editor.Free planFrom $12/moClaudeChatGPT](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/mailerlite) [**Brevo**brevo.com

Sends email and SMS campaigns, automations and transactional messages, with pricing based on emails sent instead of contacts.Free planFrom $9/moClaude](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/brevo) [**ActiveCampaign**activecampaign.com

Automates email marketing based on subscriber behavior, with segmentation and multi-step sequences for growing lists.Free trialFrom $15/mo billed yearlyClaude](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/activecampaign) [**Buttondown**buttondown.com

Sends plain, privacy-minded newsletters with markdown writing, archives on your own domain and optional add-ons.Free planFrom $9/mo](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/buttondown) [**EmailOctopus**emailoctopus.com

Sends newsletters and automations to a growing list with a generous free tier and low flat paid pricing.Free planFrom $10/mo](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/emailoctopus) [**Flodesk**flodesk.com

Builds good-looking emails and forms from templates, sends newsletters and automations, and can handle simple checkouts.Free planFrom $25/mo](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/flodesk) [**SendFox**sendfox.com

Sends newsletters and automations to a growing list, with a free tier and an optional one-time lifetime deal.Free planFrom $19/mo](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/sendfox) [**AWeber**aweber.com

Sends newsletters and automated email sequences, builds landing pages and sells products directly through email.Free trialFrom $15/mo](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/aweber) [**Ghost**ghost.org

Runs a publication with a website, email newsletter and memberships in one open-source platform you own.Free trialFrom $18/mo](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/ghost) [**Moosend**moosend.com

Builds email newsletters and automated workflows with landing pages and sign-up forms at a low monthly cost.Free trialFrom $9/mo](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/moosend) [**GetResponse**getresponse.com

Handles email campaigns, automations, landing pages and webinars, with a creator plan that adds courses and paid newsletters.Free plan not statedFrom $19/mo](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/getresponse)

## Questions

**What is the best newsletter platform for creators?**
Popular newsletter tools: beehiiv, Kit, Substack and Mailchimp. beehiiv, Kit and Substack have a free plan. beehiiv, Kit and Mailchimp work with Claude or ChatGPT.

**Which newsletter tools are free?**
beehiiv, Kit, Substack, Mailchimp, MailerLite, Brevo, Buttondown, EmailOctopus, Flodesk and SendFox have a free plan.

**Which newsletter tools work with Claude or ChatGPT?**
beehiiv, Kit, Mailchimp, MailerLite, Brevo and ActiveCampaign have an official Claude or ChatGPT connection.

**How do I post what I make to Instagram, TikTok and YouTube?**
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## More creator tools

[+15**Video editing**

Editors with AI that cuts silences, fixes audio and resizes for Reels, TikTok and Shorts.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/ai-video-editors) [+14**Clipping**

Tools that turn one long video, stream or podcast into short vertical clips.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/ai-clipping-tools) [+8**Captions**

Auto captions and subtitles that keep viewers watching with the sound off.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/ai-caption-tools) [+8**Dubbing and translation**

Translate and dub your videos into other languages in your own voice.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/ai-dubbing-tools) [+14**Recording**

Screen, camera and podcast recorders creators use before the edit.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/recording-tools) [+14**AI video and avatars**

Make video from text or images, or a talking avatar that reads your script.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/ai-video-generators) [+8**Voice**

Voiceovers, voice cloning and one-click audio cleanup.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/ai-voice-tools) [+8**Music**

AI music and royalty-free tracks you can use in your videos.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/music-for-videos) [+10**Stock and B-roll**

Stock video, B-roll, photos and sound effects you can use in your edits.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/stock-footage-and-broll) [+14**Thumbnails and design**

Thumbnails, covers, cut-outs and AI images for your posts.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/thumbnail-and-design-tools) [+12**Photo editing**

Edit, retouch and upscale photos for posts, covers and carousels.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/photo-editing-tools) [+14**Ideas and scripts**

Find what to post next, write the script and research the topic.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/ai-script-and-idea-tools) [+12**Transcription**

Turn videos and podcasts into text you can search, quote and repost.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/ai-transcription-tools) [+12**Link in bio**

One link for your bio, with a page, a store or a booking form behind it.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/link-in-bio-tools) [+12**Courses and memberships**

Sell a course, run a paid community or launch a membership.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/course-and-membership-tools) [+3**Brand deals**

Find sponsors, send a media kit and get paid for brand deals.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/brand-deal-tools)

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