Buttondown

Buttondown is a minimalist email newsletter platform built for writers, indie creators, and developers who want a simple, focused way to send high-quality emails. It’s known for its clean interface, privacy-first philosophy, and developer-friendly features.

Users can write and send newsletters in plain text or Markdown, manage subscribers, schedule sends, and view analytics—all from a lightweight dashboard. Buttondown handles deliverability, unsubscribe management, and GDPR compliance out of the box, making it especially appealing to solo creators and small teams.

For more technical users, Buttondown offers a well-documented API, webhooks, and integrations with tools like Zapier and RSS feeds. It also supports custom domains, automated welcome emails, and paywall features for monetizing newsletters.

Buttondown is ideal for individuals or small publishers who want a fast, distraction-free tool to publish newsletters with minimal overhead. It emphasizes simplicity, control, and a writer-first experience—without the bloat of larger ESPs.