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Revue vs TinyLetter

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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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TinyLetter

News

The simplest way to send newsletters

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • 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.; TinyLetter tinyLetter merged into Mailchimp; no longer offered as standalone product
  • They diverge on capability: Revue covers Newsletter creation, TinyLetter covers Newsletter publishing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Revue and TinyLetter actually diverge.

Attributes where Revue and TinyLetter differ
AttributeRevueTinyLetter
Pricing modelfreesubscription
Founded20172011

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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
  • Share to followers
  • Editorial calendar
  • RSS
  • Web forms

Only in TinyLetter

  • Newsletter publishing
  • Email templates
  • Archive creation
  • Simple editor
  • Facebook

Both cover

  • Subscriber management
  • Email delivery
  • Twitter
  • Email
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Revue

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

TinyLetter

  • Email newsletter distribution to subscribersnot Revue
  • Automated email marketing campaignsnot Revue
  • Customer communication and engagementnot Revue
  • E-commerce order notification systemsnot 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.

TinyLetter

  • TinyLetter merged into Mailchimp; no longer offered as standalone product
  • Free tier limited to 250 contacts maximum
  • Pricing varies significantly by contact volume tiers
  • Premium plan at $350/month may be cost-prohibitive for small newsletters

Pricing, plan by plan

Revue

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

TinyLetter

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 250 contacts
    • Basic email campaigns
    • Customer insights
  • Essentials$13/month
    • A/B testing
    • Scheduling
    • Limited templates
  • Standard$20/month
    • Automations
    • Personalization
    • Generative AI
  • Premium$350/month
    • Phone support
    • Priority support
    • Multivariate testing

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 TinyLetter if

  • You need newsletter publishing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want email templates.
TinyLetter review

Questions people ask

Is Revue or TinyLetter better?
Neither clearly leads. Revue starts at Free and TinyLetter at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Revue or TinyLetter?
Revue starts at Free and TinyLetter at Free.
Does Revue or TinyLetter run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Revue for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 TinyLetter is typically brought in for.
What can Revue do that TinyLetter cannot?
Revue covers Newsletter creation, Content curation, Twitter integration, Share to followers. TinyLetter covers Newsletter publishing, Email templates, Archive creation, Simple editor. Both handle Subscriber management, Email delivery, Twitter, Email.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

TinyLetter: Is TinyLetter still available separately?

No, TinyLetter has been merged into Mailchimp and is no longer offered as a standalone product. Existing TinyLetter users were migrated to Mailchimp's marketing platform.

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TinyLetter: Does Mailchimp offer a free email plan?

Yes, Mailchimp's free plan supports up to 250 contacts and allows you to create email campaigns and learn customer insights at no cost.

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TinyLetter: What discounts does Mailchimp offer for annual billing?

Mailchimp offers 15% off the first 12 months for accounts with 10,000 or more contacts.

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TinyLetter: Is there a free trial available for Mailchimp's paid plans?

Yes, a 14-day free trial is available for Standard and Essentials plans without requiring a credit card for the first 100 emails.

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