Free for creators.
Paid when you earn.
Launch your newsletter for $0/month — it's free and ad-supported. Add paid subscriptions when you're ready; we only take a cut once you're earning.
Free
$0
per month
- 15 issues/month (fair use)
- All design styles
- AI research & writing
Ad-supported
Free
one ad per issue
- One clearly-labeled ad keeps it free
- Relevant to your readers, placed for you
- Premium issues are always ad-free
Paid subs
0% → 10%
platform fee
- First 100 paid subs: 0% fee
- After: flat 10% all-in
- You keep ~90%, $0/month
Honest comparison
| Platform | Creator keeps | Monthly fee |
|---|---|---|
| SendSignal | 90–100% | $0 |
| Substack | ~84% | $0 |
| Patreon | ~84–87% | $0 |
| beehiiv | 100% | $39–99/mo |
| Ghost | 100% | $9–199/mo |
FAQ
Is SendSignal really free for creators?
Yes. Create, design, and send newsletters for free with fair use (15 issues per month). No credit card required.
How do paid subscriptions work?
Free for your first 100 paid subscribers — you only pay card processing. After that, a flat 10% all-in (processing included).
How is it free — what's the catch?
SendSignal is ad-supported. We include one clearly-labeled ad in each free issue and keep that ad revenue — that's what funds the platform. Premium issues you send to paying subscribers are always ad-free.
What happens after 100 paid subscribers?
A flat 10% all-in platform fee (processing included). You keep ~90%. No monthly SaaS bill.