Postcard alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Postcard: no free plan beyond the trial, and no paid subscriptions or advanced email features. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Postcard, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Pika currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Postcard alternative for most people
PikaBlog and newsletter with a free tier, better for frequent posting.
Best Postcard alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
ButtondownMore capable newsletter if email becomes the main thing.
Best Postcard alternative for Mac
Micro.blogPersonal site that also handles microposts, photos and cross-posting.
Best Postcard alternative for working in the browser
Bear BlogFree, minimal blog on your own domain for written posts.
Postcard alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Postcard?
Pika ranks first right now. Blog and newsletter with a free tier, better for frequent posting. Micro.blog and Buttondown follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Postcard?
Yes. Pika (free plan + paid), Buttondown (free plan + paid) and Bear Blog (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Postcard?
None of the 4 alternatives in this list is open source.
Why do people switch from Postcard?
The complaints we hear most: no free plan beyond the trial; no paid subscriptions or advanced email features; limited layouts and customisation.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Postcard, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.