The Newsletter Platform Built for Journalists
Own your audience, own your voice. Aldus helps journalists build independent newsletters with AI-assisted research and writing — so you can focus on the stories that matter.
Start your independent newsletter free →The Challenge
- Newsroom layoffs and media consolidation make building a direct audience essential for career stability
- You want to write your newsletter, but the production overhead — formatting, scheduling, managing subscribers — eats your reporting time
- Other platforms take a cut of your revenue or lock your subscriber list behind their ecosystem
- You need a platform that respects editorial independence and doesn't interfere with your content
How Aldus Solves This
AI-assisted research
The AI agent uses web search to scan sources, identify trends, and summarise developments — accelerating the research phase that precedes every story. You do the analysis; AI does the legwork.
Your audience, your data
Export your full subscriber list anytime. Aldus never takes a cut of your revenue and never restricts access to your own audience data. Your subscribers are yours.
Professional delivery infrastructure
Send from your own domain with proper SPF/DKIM/DMARC authentication. Aldus uses Resend for high deliverability, ensuring your journalism reaches every inbox.
Focus on reporting, not production
The AI handles formatting, image generation, subject line testing, and scheduling. You write the story; Aldus handles everything else.
Newsletter Ideas for Journalists
- Beat-specific news analysis and investigative briefings
- Weekly roundups with context mainstream coverage misses
- Long-form features and deep dives on underreported stories
- Industry insider insights from your source network
- Media criticism and commentary on the state of journalism
Pricing for Journalists
Journalists can publish up to 4 issues/month free with up to 2,500 subscribers. The Starter plan ($19/mo) unlocks 30 issues/month — less than most newsroom coffee budgets. Your journalism, your economics.
See full pricing →Frequently Asked Questions
Does Aldus take a cut of my subscription revenue?
No. Aldus is a flat-fee platform — you pay for the plan you need and keep 100% of any revenue you generate from sponsorships, paid subscriptions, or other monetisation.
Can I maintain full editorial control?
Absolutely. The AI drafts content based on your direction, but you have complete editorial control. Approve, edit, rewrite, or reject anything before it sends. Aldus never publishes without your explicit approval.
Is my subscriber data portable?
Yes. Export your complete subscriber list as CSV at any time. Aldus believes your audience belongs to you, not the platform.
How does AI research work?
The AI agent uses web search to find recent sources, data, and context on your topic. It synthesises this into draft sections that you can verify, fact-check, and build upon. It accelerates research; it doesn't replace journalistic judgement.