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Revue vs Steno

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Revue

News

A newsletter platform by Twitter for writers and readers

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Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Steno

News

AI transcription and analysis for news and media

From
$500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Revue has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 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.; Steno no free tier available; entry point at $500/month
  • They diverge on capability: Revue covers Newsletter creation, Steno covers AI transcription.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Revue and Steno actually diverge.

Attributes where Revue and Steno differ
AttributeRevueSteno
Starting priceFree$500/month
Pricing modelfreesubscription
Free tierYesNo
Founded20172020

Identical on both: platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (News).

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 Revue

  • Newsletter creation
  • Content curation
  • Twitter integration
  • Subscriber management
  • Email delivery
  • Share to followers
  • Editorial calendar
  • Twitter

Only in Steno

  • AI transcription
  • Broadcast search
  • Real-time monitoring
  • Clip creation
  • Media analysis
  • Slack
  • API

Both cover

  • Email
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Revue

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

Steno

  • AI-powered content creation platformnot Revue
  • Voice and text content generationnot Revue
  • Multi-channel content distributionnot Revue
  • Programmatic content syndicationnot Revue

Where each one falls short

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

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.

Steno

  • No free tier available; entry point at $500/month
  • Enterprise plan pricing not published; requires custom quote
  • Premium add-ons (iOS/Android app, Pro Voice) pricing not disclosed

Pricing, plan by plan

Revue

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

Steno

$500/month
  • Starter$500/month
    • 16,500 credits per month
    • 1 Twin
    • Web app deployment
  • Growth$1000/month
    • 40,000 credits per month
    • 2 Twins
    • Web app deployment
  • Scale$2000/month
    • 100,000 credits per month
    • 3 Twins
    • Web app deployment
  • Enterprise$null/month
    • 200,000+ credits per month
    • 5 Twins
    • Web app deployment

Which should you pick?

Choose Revue if

  • You need newsletter creation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want content curation.
Revue review

Choose Steno if

  • You need ai transcription.
  • You also want broadcast search.
Steno review

Questions people ask

Is Revue or Steno better?
Neither clearly leads. Revue starts at Free and Steno at $500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Revue or Steno?
Revue has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Revue and $500/month for Steno.
Does Revue or Steno run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Revue for free?
Yes. Revue has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Steno starts at $500/month.
What is Revue best used for?
Revue is most often used for newsletter distribution, content curation, twitter promotion, subscriber building. Of those, newsletter distribution and content curation are not what Steno is typically brought in for.
What can Revue do that Steno cannot?
Revue covers Newsletter creation, Content curation, Twitter integration, Subscriber management. Steno covers AI transcription, Broadcast search, Real-time monitoring, Clip creation. Both handle Email, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Steno: What is the minimum cost to start using Steno?

The Starter plan is $500/month with 16,500 monthly credits. Steno does not offer a free tier, and monthly billing options include annual subscriptions with 10-15% savings.

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Steno: What are Steno credits and how many do I get?

Credits are the universal currency used for content processing, training, and user interactions across text, voice, and video. Starter includes 16,500/month, Growth 40,000/month, Scale 100,000/month, and Enterprise 200,000+/month.

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Steno: What is a Twin in Steno's pricing?

Twins are included in Steno plans at different quantities: Starter includes 1 Twin, Growth 2, Scale 3, and Enterprise 5. Specific features of Twins are not detailed on the pricing page.

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Steno: What are Steno's platform fees?

Steno charges monetization platform fees that decrease with plan tier: Starter at 9%, Growth at 8%, Scale at 7%, and Enterprise at 6%.

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