Buttondown pricing
Buttondown has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9 per month for up to 1,000 subscribers.
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Plans and prices
- Starts at
- $9 per month for up to 1,000 subscribers
- Free plan
- Free for up to 100 subscribers, with a rich text or markdown editor, custom sending domain and hosted archives.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Up to 100 subscribers, with a rich text or markdown editor, custom sending domain and hosted archives. |
| Basic | $9per month for up to 1,000 subscribers | Same base features as Free; the price rises with active subscribers. Add-ons are extra. |
| Standard | $29per month for up to 5,000 subscribers | The step for lists of 1,001 to 5,000 subscribers. Add-ons are extra. |
| Professional | $79per month for up to 10,000 subscribers | The step for lists up to 10,000 subscribers; $79 a month at 10,000. Add-ons are extra. |
| Advanced | $139per month for up to 20,000 subscribers | The step for lists up to 20,000 subscribers. Add-ons are extra. |
Read from buttondown.com on Nov 12, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Buttondown before you buy.
Ways to pay less for Buttondown
- Nonprofit50% off for registered non-profits
Registered 501(c)(3) non-profits, or the local equivalent, can get 50% off a plan by emailing proof of registry.
Stated on buttondown.com
How Buttondown's price compares
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttondown | $9 per month for up to 1,000 subscribers | Yes | |
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Each price is the vendor’s own, with its billing basis as stated. Check dates are on each tool’s page.
Buttondown pricing questions
Is Buttondown free?
Buttondown has a free plan. Free for up to 100 subscribers, with a rich text or markdown editor, custom sending domain and hosted archives. Paid plans start at $9 per month for up to 1,000 subscribers.
How much does Buttondown cost?
Buttondown lists 5 plans. Free: $0. Basic: $9 per month for up to 1,000 subscribers. Standard: $29 per month for up to 5,000 subscribers. Professional: $79 per month for up to 10,000 subscribers. Advanced: $139 per month for up to 20,000 subscribers. Prices were read from buttondown.com on Nov 12, 2026.
Does Buttondown have a free trial?
No free trial was listed on buttondown.com when it was checked on Nov 12, 2026.
Does Buttondown have a nonprofit discount?
50% off for registered non-profits. Registered 501(c)(3) non-profits, or the local equivalent, can get 50% off a plan by emailing proof of registry.
When were Buttondown's prices last checked?
On Nov 12, 2026, against buttondown.com. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.