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TinyLetter vs Wavve

TinyLetter logo

TinyLetter

News

The simplest way to send newsletters

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Wavve logo

Wavve

Podcasting

Simple podcast hosting and distribution

From
$10/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only TinyLetter has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: TinyLetter tinyLetter merged into Mailchimp; no longer offered as standalone product; Wavve starter plan caps uploads at 70 minutes and exports at 18 videos per month
  • They diverge on capability: TinyLetter covers Newsletter publishing, Wavve covers Unlimited hosting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which TinyLetter and Wavve actually diverge.

Attributes where TinyLetter and Wavve differ
AttributeTinyLetterWavve
Starting priceFree$10/month
Free tierYesNo
CategoryNewsPodcasting
Founded20112018

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 TinyLetter

  • Newsletter publishing
  • Email templates
  • Subscriber management
  • Archive creation
  • Email delivery
  • Simple editor
  • Twitter
  • Facebook

Only in Wavve

  • Unlimited hosting
  • Distribution
  • Analytics
  • Monetization
  • Simple interface
  • Podcast website
  • All podcast platforms
  • Email services

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

TinyLetter

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

Wavve

  • Converting podcast audio clips into captioned social videonot TinyLetter
  • Generating SRT files and transcripts from episodesnot TinyLetter
  • Scheduling promotional audiogram posts to social channelsnot TinyLetter

Where each one falls short

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

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

Wavve

  • Starter plan caps uploads at 70 minutes and exports at 18 videos per month
  • Starter plan is single user with no team members
  • Pro plan at $19.99 per month still caps uploads at 210 minutes and 33 exported videos per month
  • The Agency plan adds only 4 team members and costs $98.99 per month
  • There is no free tier; the cheapest published plan is a paid Starter subscription

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Wavve

$10/month
  • Creator$10/month
    • Unlimited hosting
    • Distribution
    • Analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose TinyLetter if

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

Choose Wavve if

  • You need unlimited hosting.
  • You also want distribution.
Wavve review

Questions people ask

Is TinyLetter or Wavve better?
Neither clearly leads. TinyLetter starts at Free and Wavve at $10/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, TinyLetter or Wavve?
TinyLetter has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for TinyLetter and $10/month for Wavve.
Does TinyLetter or Wavve run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use TinyLetter for free?
Yes. TinyLetter has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Wavve starts at $10/month.
What is TinyLetter best used for?
TinyLetter is most often used for email newsletter distribution to subscribers, automated email marketing campaigns, customer communication and engagement, e-commerce order notification systems. Of those, email newsletter distribution to subscribers and automated email marketing campaigns are not what Wavve is typically brought in for.
What can TinyLetter do that Wavve cannot?
TinyLetter covers Newsletter publishing, Email templates, Subscriber management, Archive creation. Wavve covers Unlimited hosting, Distribution, Analytics, Monetization. Both handle Web support.

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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Wavve: Is there a free trial available?

Wavve offers creators a Free Trial to try it out fully. The Free Trial allows for full unlimited content creation.

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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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Wavve: What are the billing cycle options?

You can choose monthly, 6-month, or annual billing. Annual plans receive the highest discount of 20% off.

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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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Wavve: Can I cancel my subscription anytime?

Yes. There is no obligation with Wavve, so you can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel at anytime.

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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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Wavve: What is your refund policy?

Once you have paid for Wavve's services, there are no monetary refunds.

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Wavve: Are there usage limits on video creation?

There is no limit to the number of videos you can make.

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