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Buttondown vs Revue

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Buttondown

Software

The easiest way to start and grow your newsletter

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Revue

Software

A newsletter platform by Twitter for writers and readers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Buttondown limited built-in monetization compared to Substack, which offers native payment processing; Revue revue (the newsletter tool, at getrevue.co, not the unrelated revue.com photography magazine) was acquired by Twitter and shut down in January 2023; the Internet Archive's capture of getrevue.co on 3 January 2021 shows it was an editorial newsletter platform used by Vox Media, FastCompany and VentureBeat with subscription, sponsorship and ad-based monetization tools, sold via demo request.
  • They diverge on capability: Buttondown covers Markdown support, Revue covers Content curation.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Buttondown and Revue actually diverge.

Attributes where Buttondown and Revue differ
AttributeButtondownRevue
Pricing modelUnknownfree

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2017).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Buttondown

  • Markdown support
  • Analytics
  • Paid subscriptions
  • Zapier
  • Stripe
  • Webhooks

Only in Revue

  • Content curation
  • Twitter integration
  • Email delivery
  • Share to followers
  • Editorial calendar
  • RSS
  • Email
  • Web forms

Both cover

  • Newsletter creation
  • Subscriber management
  • Twitter
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Buttondown

  • Newsletter publishingnot Revue
  • Email marketingnot Revue
  • Audience buildingnot Revue

Revue

  • Newsletter distributionnot Buttondown
  • Content curationnot Buttondown
  • Twitter promotionnot Buttondown
  • Subscriber buildingnot Buttondown

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Buttondown

  • Limited built-in monetization compared to Substack, which offers native payment processing
  • Fewer growth and discovery features compared to Beehiiv or Ghost
  • Smaller community and ecosystem than larger newsletter platforms
  • Basic automation compared to full-featured email marketing platforms
  • No native mobile app for managing newsletters on the go

Revue

  • Revue (the newsletter tool, at getrevue.co, not the unrelated revue.com photography magazine) was acquired by Twitter and shut down in January 2023; the Internet Archive's capture of getrevue.co on 3 January 2021 shows it was an editorial newsletter platform used by Vox Media, FastCompany and VentureBeat with subscription, sponsorship and ad-based monetization tools, sold via demo request.

Pricing, plan by plan

Buttondown

Free
  • Free$undefined/mo
    • Up to 100 subscribers
    • Core newsletter features
    • Hosted archives
  • Paid$undefined/mo
    • Pricing scales by subscriber count above 100
    • Add-on features from $9/month

Revue

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Newsletter publishing
    • Content curation
    • Twitter integration

Which should you pick?

Choose Buttondown if

  • You need markdown support.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want analytics.
Buttondown review

Choose Revue if

  • You need content curation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want twitter integration.
Revue review

Questions people ask

Is Buttondown or Revue better?
Neither clearly leads. Buttondown starts at Free and Revue at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Buttondown or Revue?
Buttondown starts at Free and Revue at Free.
Does Buttondown or Revue run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Buttondown for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Buttondown best used for?
Buttondown is most often used for newsletter publishing, email marketing, audience building. Of those, newsletter publishing and email marketing are not what Revue is typically brought in for.
What can Buttondown do that Revue cannot?
Buttondown covers Markdown support, Analytics, Paid subscriptions, Zapier. Revue covers Content curation, Twitter integration, Email delivery, Share to followers. Both handle Newsletter creation, Subscriber management, Twitter, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Buttondown: How much does Buttondown cost?

Buttondown is free for your first 100 subscribers and includes core newsletter features. After that, pricing scales based on subscriber count. Add-on features start at $9/month each.

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Buttondown: What editor options does Buttondown offer?

Buttondown supports Markdown, HTML, and WYSIWYG editors so you can compose newsletters in your preferred format.

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Buttondown: Does Buttondown track analytics?

Analytics are disabled by default in Buttondown, prioritizing privacy. You can enable tracking if desired, and the platform is GDPR-compliant.

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Buttondown: What is Buttondown's company structure?

Buttondown is an independent, self-funded, and profitable SaaS platform founded by Justin Duke with no plans to take external investment or change that model.

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