The latest articles on DEV Community by Zack Ho (@zackho). https://dev.to/zackho https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3598033%2F24a756ec-6fd3-46d5-ac4f-7ba02d534a0a.png https://dev.to/zackho en Zack Ho Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:40:15 +0000 https://dev.to/zackho/i-built-a-free-tool-to-help-you-find-the-right-newsletter-platform-and-see-what-successful-1agn https://dev.to/zackho/i-built-a-free-tool-to-help-you-find-the-right-newsletter-platform-and-see-what-successful-1agn <p>Hey! I just launched something I wish existed when I was researching newsletter platforms.</p> <p><strong>What it is</strong>: <a href="https://www.newsletterstack.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer">NewsletterStack </a>– a directory where you can see what tech stacks successful newsletters actually use. Real examples of what platforms, tools, and strategies are working for newsletters in different niches.</p> <p><strong>Why I made this</strong>: I was tired of reading generic "Top 10 Newsletter Platforms" articles that never show real examples. I wanted to know: what does a newsletter with 50k subscribers actually use? How do they monetize? What tools are in their stack?</p> <p>So I started curating case studies of successful newsletters and their complete tech setups.</p> <p><strong>Free tools included</strong>:</p> <p>→ <a href="https://www.newsletterstack.co/cost-calculator" rel="noopener noreferrer">Newsletter Cost Calculator</a>: Compare pricing across all major platforms (Beehiiv, Substack, Kit, Ghost, Buttondown, etc.) based on YOUR audience size. Super helpful if you're thinking about switching platforms or just starting out.</p> <p>→ <a href="https://www.newsletterstack.co/email-auth-checker" rel="noopener noreferrer">Email Authentication Checker</a>: Quickly verify your SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records to make sure your emails are landing in inboxes, not spam folders.</p> <p><strong>What you'll find</strong>:</p> <ul> <li><p>Real case studies of successful newsletters</p></li> <li><p>Platform comparisons with actual pricing</p></li> <li><p>Growth strategies and monetization methods</p></li> <li><p>Tools and services they use</p></li> <li><p>Tips and guides for newsletter creators</p></li> </ul> <p>If you're running a newsletter or thinking about starting one, hope this helps you make better decisions.</p> <p><a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fu6bcf1e2lc88jrl4o4ek.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fu6bcf1e2lc88jrl4o4ek.png" alt=" " width="800" height="450"></a></p> buildinpublic webdev product