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TinyLetter

The simplest way to send newsletters

As of 30 August 2026, TinyLetter has a free plan and paid plans start at $13/month. TinyLetter is a simple, free newsletter service ideal for small publishers and writers who want to send regular emails to subscribers without complex features. Softwr lists it under News. TinyLetter is made by TinyLetter (Mailchimp subsidiary), launched in 2011, available on Web.

Overview

What TinyLetter does

TinyLetter is a simple, free newsletter service ideal for small publishers and writers who want to send regular emails to subscribers without complex features. It emphasizes simplicity and ease of use over advanced functionality.

What people use it for

  • Email newsletter distribution to subscribers
  • Automated email marketing campaigns
  • Customer communication and engagement
  • E-commerce order notification systems

The honest half

Where it falls short

Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about 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

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Pricing

What TinyLetter costs

Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.

Free

Free

  • Up to 250 contacts
  • Basic email campaigns
  • Customer insights

Essentials

$13 /mo

  • A/B testing
  • Scheduling
  • Limited templates

Standard

$20 /mo

  • Automations
  • Personalization
  • Generative AI
  • Custom templates

Premium

$350 /mo

  • Phone support
  • Priority support
  • Multivariate testing
  • Advanced automation
  • Dedicated onboarding

Capabilities

Features

  • Newsletter publishing

  • Email templates

  • Subscriber management

  • Archive creation

  • Email delivery

  • Simple editor

  • Twitter

    Integration with Twitter

  • Facebook

    Integration with Facebook

  • Email

    Integration with Email

  • Web support

    Available on web

Answered, with sources

Questions people ask

Each answer names the page it came from, so you can check it rather than take our word for it.

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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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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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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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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Behind it

Who makes TinyLetter

Company
TinyLetter (Mailchimp subsidiary)
Based in
Atlanta, GA
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