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Newsletters gives you AI-powered newsletter generation, real-time collaboration, and a free plan — without sales calls, complex setup, or per-seat pricing.
Why teams switch from ContactMonkey
AI that generates, not just assists
ContactMonkey's AI email builder is still in beta and helps draft text. Newsletters generates a complete, visually designed newsletter — layout, copy, and sections — from a single prompt in 30 seconds.
Start in 2 minutes, not 2 weeks
ContactMonkey requires a sales call, a custom quote, and an onboarding process. With Newsletters, you sign up free and create your first newsletter immediately. No credit card. No sales conversation.
Real-time collaboration, not just sharing
ContactMonkey lets teams share templates and review emails. Newsletters lets multiple editors work on the same newsletter simultaneously — like Google Docs, but for email design.
Transparent pricing with a free plan
ContactMonkey doesn't publish prices and charges per sender seat. Newsletters is free to start, and Pro is $10/month per editor — simple, transparent, no surprises.
Export to your existing tools
ContactMonkey wants to replace your email stack. Newsletters works alongside it — export directly to Mailchimp, HubSpot, or Klaviyo in one click.
Version history built in
Every edit in Newsletters is tracked with full version history. Revert, compare, or audit any change. ContactMonkey doesn't offer this.
Feature comparison
An honest, side-by-side look at what each platform offers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Newsletters a direct replacement for ContactMonkey?+
It depends on your workflow. If you primarily need to create beautiful newsletters with AI, collaborate in real-time, and export to your existing email platform — Newsletters is a simpler, faster, and more affordable option. If you need deep Outlook integration, embedded employee surveys, or HRIS syncing, ContactMonkey may be a better fit for your enterprise needs.
Can I try Newsletters before committing?+
Yes — Newsletters has a free plan with no credit card required. You can create newsletters, use AI generation, collaborate with your team, and export to HTML immediately. ContactMonkey requires a sales conversation before you can access the product.
Does Newsletters work with Outlook?+
Newsletters doesn't have a native Outlook plugin like ContactMonkey. Instead, you design your newsletter in our editor (or let AI generate it), then export the HTML and send it through whatever email platform you already use — Mailchimp, HubSpot, Klaviyo, or your own infrastructure.
How does pricing compare?+
ContactMonkey doesn't publish pricing and charges based on sender seats and recipient coverage. Newsletters is free to start, and Pro plans start at $10/month per editor with unlimited newsletters. There are no per-recipient charges.
Can I migrate my templates from ContactMonkey?+
You can export your HTML templates from ContactMonkey and import them into Newsletters. However, most teams find it faster to use our AI generation to recreate their newsletter style from a prompt — the AI can match your tone, layout, and branding in seconds.
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Create your first AI-generated newsletter in under 2 minutes. Free to start — no credit card, no sales call.