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Spec score 9.2 #1 of 30 in Newsletter Platforms

What it is

Curated is an email newsletter platform made for editorial newsletters. Creators, publishers, and marketers can gather links through a bookmarklet, Chrome extension, or secret email address, then add introductions, summaries, or personal commentary. It sends customizable email editions and can create a web version with searchable issue archives. Publications can use a custom top-level domain or subdomain, with HTTPS enabled after DNS setup. Curated also handles sponsorship inquiries and bookings, provides a scheduling calendar, and supports paid subscriptions with a stated 0% commission. Subscriber-level statistics and analytics show audience growth and what is working. Zapier support includes four triggers and three actions. The public token-authenticated API can collect links but not text items, and cannot publish issues. Monthly message allowance is 31 times the plan's maximum subscriber count; unused quota does not carry over. The free plan covers 0–1,500 subscribers. Paid plans start at $39 a month for 1,501–2,500 subscribers. The service is available on the web and through an extension and API.

Spec sheet

What it does
Curated is a hosted platform for collecting links, adding editorial commentary, and publishing email newsletters and searchable web archives.Read 21 Oct 2026 · curated.co
Purpose
Curated is an email newsletter platform built specifically for editorial newsletters.Read 1 Oct 2026 · curated.co
Audience
Creators, publishers, and marketers use Curated to engage audiences.Read 1 Oct 2026 · curated.co
API
Curated provides a public token-authenticated API using the base URL https://api.curated.co/api/v3.Read 1 Oct 2026 · support.curated.co
Security
Curated says it maintains reasonable, commercially acceptable security procedures but cannot guarantee absolute security.Read 1 Oct 2026 · curated.co
Support
Curated provides a support center and lists [email protected] for contact.Read 1 Oct 2026 · support.curated.co
Headquarters
Richmond, Virginia, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · curated.co
Analytics
Analytics report readership, reading location and device context, popular links, subscriber growth, opens, and clicks in one view.Read 21 Oct 2026 · curated.co
API capabilities
The API exposes publications, categories, subscribers, issues, and links, and can create draft issues.Read 21 Oct 2026 · support.curated.co
API limitation
The API can collect links but not text items, and it cannot publish issues.Read 1 Oct 2026 · support.curated.co
API limits
The API cannot collect text items and cannot publish issues; publishing must be done from the Curated account.Read 21 Oct 2026 · support.curated.co
Audience analytics
Subscriber-level statistics and analytics show audience growth and what is working.Read 1 Oct 2026 · curated.co
Audience management
Subscribers can be imported, tracked with subscriber-level statistics, and exported at any time.Read 21 Oct 2026 · curated.co
Commentary
Users can add introductions, summaries, or personal insights to collected links.Read 1 Oct 2026 · curated.co
Company headquarters
The official site footer lists 2917 W Grace St., Richmond, Virginia 23221, United States.Read 21 Oct 2026 · curated.co
Company legal name
The service operator identifies itself as Curated Software.Read 21 Oct 2026 · curated.co
Content collection
Users can collect links with a bookmarklet, Chrome extension, or secret email address.Read 1 Oct 2026 · curated.co
Custom domains
Publications can use a top-level domain or subdomain through DNS CNAME records, with HTTPS issued automatically after setup.Read 21 Oct 2026 · support.curated.co
Data hosting
Curated's EU privacy page says its servers are in the UK, with hourly backups retained for one week and daily backups for 30 days.Read 1 Oct 2026 · curated.co
Documentation depth
The help center includes setup, configuration, publishing, billing, sponsorship, integrations, and six API articles with endpoint examples.Read 21 Oct 2026 · support.curated.co
Email authentication
Curated requires verified SPF and DKIM for sending and allows customers who control a domain to configure their own records.Read 21 Oct 2026 · support.curated.co
Email publishing
Curated sends customizable newsletter issues and supports immediate or scheduled publication.Read 21 Oct 2026 · support.curated.co
Issue editing
Editors assemble issues from collected links, reorder or remove items, add commentary, and add images that Curated hosts and resizes.Read 21 Oct 2026 · curated.co
Licence
Curated is proprietary commercial hosted software; the terms reserve ownership of the service and its original content to Curated Software and licensors.Read 21 Oct 2026 · curated.co
Limit: audience segmentation
Zapier reported that Curated does not provide audience segmentation features.Read 21 Oct 2026 · zapier.com
Limit: message quota
Monthly sending capacity equals 31 times the plan's maximum subscriber count, and unused messages do not roll over.Read 21 Oct 2026 · support.curated.co
Limit: visual templates
Zapier reported that Curated has no email templates and offers limited visual editing beyond choosing featured images.Read 21 Oct 2026 · zapier.com
Link capture
Users can save content with a one-click Save to Curated bookmarklet or by emailing links to a private collection address.Read 21 Oct 2026 · curated.co
Message quota
The monthly message quota is 31 times the maximum subscriber count for the plan, and unused quota does not carry over.Read 1 Oct 2026 · support.curated.co
Paid subscriptions
Paid newsletter subscriptions can be connected through Stripe, and Curated states that it takes 0% commission.Read 21 Oct 2026 · curated.co
Praise: ease and speed
Zapier praised Curated for very quick newsletter building, fast link capture, one-click issue assembly, and useful click and subscriber reports.Read 21 Oct 2026 · zapier.com
Praise: extension and support
The sole G2 reviewer praised the Chrome extension, design capabilities, statistics, support, and time saved from collection through publishing.Read 21 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Privacy subprocessors
The EU privacy page names SparkPost, Stripe, MaxMind GeoIP2, Litmus Email Analytics, and Google Analytics as subprocessors or service providers.Read 21 Oct 2026 · curated.co
Public API
Curated documents a v3 JSON API at api.curated.co/api/v3 using token authentication over HTTPS.Read 21 Oct 2026 · support.curated.co
Publishing
Curated sends customizable email newsletters and can produce a web version with searchable issue archives.Read 1 Oct 2026 · curated.co
Rating on Capterra
4.4 out of 5 from 5 reviews.Read 21 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on G2
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review.Read 21 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Security and hosting
Curated says its servers are in the UK, with hourly backups retained for one week and daily backups retained for 30 days on Amazon S3 in the UK.Read 21 Oct 2026 · curated.co
Sponsorships
The platform supports sponsorship inquiries, bookings, and a live sponsorship calendar.Read 21 Oct 2026 · curated.co
Team collection
Contributors can be invited so teams can collect links together.Read 21 Oct 2026 · curated.co
Terms availability limitation
The terms disclaim guaranteed uninterrupted, secure, error-free, or continuously available service.Read 21 Oct 2026 · curated.co
Web archives
Each publication can have a web version with searchable back issues, hosted on Curated or a connected custom domain.Read 21 Oct 2026 · curated.co
Zapier
Curated has full support for Zapier, including four triggers and three actions.Read 1 Oct 2026 · support.curated.co
Zapier integration
Zapier support provides four triggers and three actions for subscribers, published issues, and collected links.Read 21 Oct 2026 · support.curated.co

Plans and prices

Free Free 0–1,500 subscribers · all features · sending included Read 21 Oct 2026 · curated.co
1,501 - 2,500 subscribers $39 a month monthly 1,501 - 2,500 subscribers Read 1 Oct 2026 · curated.co
1,501–2,500 subscribers $39 a month monthly 1,501–2,500 subscribers · 77,500 monthly messages Read 21 Oct 2026 · curated.co
2,501 - 5,000 subscribers $69 a month monthly 2,501 - 5,000 subscribers Read 1 Oct 2026 · curated.co
2,501–5,000 subscribers $69 a month monthly 2,501–5,000 subscribers Read 21 Oct 2026 · curated.co
5,001 - 10,000 subscribers $129 a month monthly 5,001 - 10,000 subscribers Read 1 Oct 2026 · curated.co
5,001–10,000 subscribers $129 a month monthly 5,001–10,000 subscribers Read 21 Oct 2026 · curated.co
10,001 - 15,000 subscribers $189 a month monthly 10,001 - 15,000 subscribers Read 1 Oct 2026 · curated.co
10,001–15,000 subscribers $189 a month monthly 10,001–15,000 subscribers Read 21 Oct 2026 · curated.co
15,001 - 25,000 subscribers $299 a month monthly 15,001 - 25,000 subscribers Read 1 Oct 2026 · curated.co
15,001–25,000 subscribers $299 a month monthly 15,001–25,000 subscribers Read 21 Oct 2026 · curated.co
25,001 - 50,000 subscribers $399 a month monthly 25,001 - 50,000 subscribers Read 1 Oct 2026 · curated.co

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Supports searchable web archives of newsletter issues.
  • Paid subscriptions carry a stated 0% commission.
  • Custom domains can use HTTPS after DNS setup.
  • Subscriber-level analytics show audience growth.
  • Zapier support includes four triggers and three actions.

Limits

  • Free plan is limited to 1,500 subscribers.
  • Unused monthly message quota does not carry over.
  • API cannot publish issues.
  • API cannot collect text items.

Who it suits

Curated suits creators, publishers, and marketers producing editorial newsletters. Its sponsorship tools and paid subscription support may fit publishers building revenue around their audience.

Curated in depth

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Overview

Curated is an email newsletter service built for publications that select and explain links. It suits creators, publishers, and marketers who want editorial tools alongside sponsorships and paid subscriptions. It is a focused choice for link-led newsletters, but its subscriber-tier pricing and message cap deserve attention as a publication grows.

Key features

Editors can collect links with a bookmarklet, Chrome extension, or secret email address, then add introductions, summaries, or personal insights. That gives link curation a clear place in the publishing workflow; it is less suited to newsletters centered on original text items. Curated sends customizable email editions and can create a web version with searchable archives, so past issues remain accessible beyond the inbox.

Sponsorship tools handle inquiries, bookings, and scheduling. Paid subscriptions are supported, and Curated says it takes 0% commission. Subscriber-level analytics cover audience growth and what is working, giving publishers data to inform future issues. Publications can use a custom top-level domain or subdomain, with HTTPS enabled after DNS setup.

Zapier support includes four triggers and three actions. The token-authenticated public API uses https://api.curated.co/api/v3, but can collect links only: it cannot collect text items or publish issues. It is therefore useful for link intake, not for running an API-first publishing workflow. The monthly message quota is 31 times the plan’s maximum subscriber count, and unused messages do not roll over; publishers should account for that fixed allowance when planning frequent sends.

Curated says it uses commercially acceptable security procedures but does not guarantee absolute security. Its EU privacy page says servers are in the UK, with hourly backups kept for one week and daily backups for 30 days. Support is available through a support center and [email protected].

Pricing

The free plan costs free, billed monthly, for 0–1,500 subscribers. It is a substantial starting tier for a small publication, though the message quota remains tied to the plan’s maximum subscriber count.

Paid plans are billed monthly and priced by subscriber band: $39 a month for 1,501–2,500 subscribers; $69 a month for 2,501–5,000; $129 a month for 5,001–10,000; $189 a month for 10,001–15,000; $299 a month for 15,001–25,000; and $399 a month for 25,001–50,000. Each step raises the subscriber ceiling and therefore the monthly message allowance, but the price rises with audience size. More than 50,000 subscribers requires custom pricing; contact [email protected].

Platforms

Curated supports web, extension, and API access. The extension supports link collection, while the API’s inability to publish issues limits its role for teams seeking to automate the full editorial process.

Who it's for

Curated is best for creators, publishers, and marketers whose newsletters select outside links and add editorial context, especially those who want searchable archives, sponsorship handling, or paid subscriptions in the same service. It is a weaker fit for text-first publishers or teams that need to publish issues programmatically.

Pros and cons

Editorial link workflow: multiple collection methods and room for commentary suit newsletters that curate rather than simply broadcast.

Built-in monetization: sponsorship coordination and paid subscriptions, with a stated 0% commission, support more than one revenue path.

Useful audience tools: searchable archives and subscriber-level analytics extend the service beyond email delivery.

Constrained automation: the API collects links but cannot handle text items or publish issues.

Capacity-based sending: messages are capped at 31 times the plan’s subscriber maximum, with no rollover, while monthly prices climb across subscriber bands.

Alternatives

For other options, see the Newsletter Platforms list. Choose listmonk if free, open-source software and self-hosting matter more than a managed editorial newsletter service; it requires PostgreSQL. Substack is a free-to-start option for readers who prefer a platform with Android and iOS apps and no platform fees, tiers, or contracts on its stated free plan. Choose Sympa if free server software is the priority and an administrator can manage its mail, database, and web server components. Email Fast may suit senders who value a never-expiring free plan with 2,500 emails per month and unlimited contacts, rather than Curated’s editorial collection workflow. phpList offers a free tier with 300 messages and unlimited subscribers, a different balance for publishers prioritizing subscriber count over message volume. Audienceful has a free plan for 1,000 contacts, one team collaborator, and one automated journey; consider it if those stated limits fit better. Dada Mail is another newsletter option to compare. Mailtrain is a free, self-hosted option with a recommended minimum of 2 vCPU and 4096 MB RAM.

Verdict

Choose Curated for a link-led newsletter that needs editorial commentary, searchable archives, and built-in sponsorship or paid-subscription support. Its strongest reason to buy is the way curation and monetization sit together; look elsewhere if you need API-based issue publishing or want message allowances that carry forward.

Verdict

Curated combines editorial link collection with newsletter publishing, archives, sponsorships, and paid subscriptions. Its free plan covers up to 1,500 subscribers; paid plans start at $39 a month for 1,501–2,500 subscribers.

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