Buttondown price (October 2026) and how to cancel
In the US (as of 2026-10-18), Buttondown pricing is usage-based: roughly free for the first ~100 active subscribers, then base prices that scale (commonly framed about ~$9/mo at 1,000, ~$29 at 5,000, ~$79 at 10,000 — Confirm slider). Feature packs (segmentation, paid subs, automations, teams, etc.) are often separate monthly add-ons. Cancel in Buttondown Account → Billing / Settings (Buttondown docs).
Archiving a newsletter does not always stop paid add-ons.
Account owner required.
Who bills you
| Who bills you | Where to cancel | Official help |
|---|---|---|
| Buttondown account | Billing / Settings → Cancel paid plan or add-ons | Buttondown pricing |
Current prices
| Plan | Price (US) | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Confirm ~100 subscribers | $0 base |
| ~1,000 subscribers | Confirm ~$9/mo | Usage |
| ~5,000 subscribers | Confirm ~$29/mo | Usage |
| ~10,000 subscribers | Confirm ~$79/mo | Usage |
| Feature add-ons | Confirm $9 / $29 / $79 packs | Optional |
How to cancel Buttondown
In account billing
- Sign in as the owner.
- Open Billing / Settings.
- Cancel the paid subscription and any add-ons; confirm.
- Export subscribers/archives first.
How to confirm it worked
You're done when:
- Paid plan/add-ons show canceled.
- No new Buttondown charge posts after that.
Source: Buttondown docs / Billing.
Common problems
- Only archived a newsletter. Add-ons may renew.
- Left a high subscriber tier. Usage bill continues until cancel.
- Non-owner tried to cancel. Need permissions.
- Confused Stripe member payments with Buttondown SaaS. Different lines.
What we checked
Checked October 18, 2026: pricing framing on buttondown.com/pricing.
Usage vs add-ons
Both can bill — cancel each.
After cancel
Sending may drop to free limits.
Frequently asked questions
Is Buttondown free?
Small lists often free — Confirm ~100.
How do I cancel?
Billing / Settings → Cancel.
Are features extra?
Often yes — Confirm packs.
Does archiving cancel?
Not always.