Best Newsletter Software (UK)
The best email platforms for publishing a newsletter in the UK - for creators, media and businesses.
Publishing a newsletter has different needs than running a store: you want a great editor, easy subscriber growth, and clean monetisation options. This guide ranks the best platforms for UK newsletter publishers.
How we chose
We assessed each platform against these criteria:
- Great email editing experience
- Subscriber growth tools
- Monetisation (paid newsletters, sponsorships)
- Pricing for growing lists
Our picks
MailerLite
Best value all-round newsletter tool
An excellent editor, easy forms and affordable pricing make it a top pick for UK newsletter publishers.
Best for: Creators and small publishers
Kit
Best for creators & paid newsletters
Built for creators with tags, paid newsletters and audience growth in mind (now styled Kit).
Best for: Creators monetising their audience
beehiiv
Best for fast-growing newsletters
A modern newsletter platform with growth tools, ad network and analytics, popular with media newsletters.
Best for: Ambitious newsletter publishers
Substack
Best to start free
Friction-free setup, built-in audience and paid subscriptions - though limited customisation and list export.
Best for: Writers starting quickly and easily
Many general email platforms (Mailchimp, Brevo) also run newsletters well. The choice depends on whether you want growth tools and monetisation built in, or maximum design control.