Curated
A newsletter platform built for link roundups, free until you pass 1,500 subscribers.
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About Curated
Curated is designed for newsletters that collect and comment on links, such as industry roundups and weekly digests. You capture articles with a browser bookmarklet or by emailing them in, then assemble each issue from that stream, add commentary and images, and publish to both email and a hosted web archive. Teams can collaborate on collecting and editing at no extra cost per user. It supports sponsorships, including handling inquiries and a bookings calendar, and paid subscriptions through Stripe with no commission. Analytics show which links readers clicked. It is less suited to long personal essays, and its design is more template-driven than Ghost's. Pricing is free with every feature up to 1,500 subscribers, then rises in bands by subscriber count. It runs in the browser. It suits companies, analysts and curators who publish regular link-based digests and want collection tools built in.
Best for: Curators and companies publishing regular link-roundup newsletters.
Pros and cons
What works
- Bookmarklet and email capture for collecting links
- All features free up to 1,500 subscribers
- No per-user charge for team collaboration
- Sponsorship management and 0% commission on paid subscriptions
Why people leave
- Built around link digests rather than long essays
- Pricing climbs quickly past the free tier
- Fewer design options than Ghost or beehiiv
Top Curated alternatives
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Buttondown66.5Cheaper for small lists, with Markdown writing and RSS-to-email.
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beehiiv62.6Larger free tier and stronger growth tools such as referrals and ads.
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Substack59.6Free at any size with a reader network, in exchange for a share of paid revenue.
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Ghost57.2Full website and memberships alongside the newsletter.
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Curated: common questions
Is Curated free?
Curated has a free plan and paid plans. Free plan: Up to 1,500 subscribers (checked on Curated's own site).
Is Curated open source?
No, Curated is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Ghost.
What platforms does Curated run on?
Curated is available for Web.
What are the best alternatives to Curated?
The highest-ranked Curated alternatives right now are Buttondown, beehiiv and Substack. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.