The 100 Best Newsletters to Subscribe to in 2026

"We analyzed over 500 newsletters across 50+ categories to bring you the definitive list of the best newsletters in 2026. This curated collection includes newsletters for every interest — from tech and AI to business, finance, design, and personal growth."

Last updated: February 2026 | Updated monthly

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🏆 Top 10 Overall

The absolute best newsletters across all categories.

#1

The daily business briefing trusted by 4M+ professionals. Smart, witty, and the gold standard for daily newsletters.

#2

The #1 tech newsletter on Substack. Weekly deep dives into how Big Tech and high-growth startups actually build software.

#3

The gold standard for product management and growth. Deeply researched articles on product strategy with data from 100+ companies.

#4

TLDR

Free

The fastest way to stay current on tech. Daily byte-sized summaries of the most important tech stories, trusted by 1M+ readers.

#5

All your news, none of the bias. Fact-based daily digest from 100+ sources covering science, politics, business, culture, and tech.

#6

Stratechery

Freemium

Ben Thompson's gold standard for technology strategy analysis. The deepest, most original thinking on how tech companies compete.

#7

Money Stuff

Free / Paid

Matt Levine makes finance hilarious and brilliant. The most entertaining and educational financial writing on the internet.

#8

Andrew Ng's authoritative weekly digest of the most significant AI developments. The most trusted AI newsletter available.

#9

Not Boring

Freemium

Packy McCormick's compelling deep dives into companies, trends, and technologies. Business strategy that's actually interesting.

#10

James Clear's weekly dose of wisdom: 3 ideas, 2 quotes, 1 question. Read by millions. Simple, timeless, and genuinely life-improving.

💻 Best in Tech (11-20)

#11

ByteByteGo

Freemium

Visual system design explanations that make complex architectures click. Essential for senior engineers and interview prep.

#12

Get smarter on AI in 5 minutes. The fastest-growing daily AI newsletter for busy professionals.

#13

The longest-running JS newsletter and still the gold standard. 14+ years of high-quality JavaScript ecosystem curation.

#14

Platformer

Freemium

Casey Newton covers the intersection of Silicon Valley and democracy. The definitive voice on tech policy and platform governance.

#15

Authoritative technology journalism from MIT since 1899. Deep analysis on emerging technologies from AI to quantum computing.

#16

The best of Hacker News, delivered weekly. Saves you hours of browsing while capturing the most important stories.

#17

The internet's most feared and respected security journalist. Essential investigative cybersecurity reporting.

#18

Import AI

Free

Jack Clark's professional-grade AI analysis. The newsletter AI researchers and policy makers actually read.

#19

Exponential View

Freemium

Azeem Azhar explores the transformative impact of exponential technologies on business and society. The thinking person's tech newsletter.

#20

14+ years of consistent, high-signal DevOps curation. The definitive weekly newsletter for infrastructure professionals.

💼 Best in Business & Finance (21-35)

#21

The Hustle

Free

Smart business news for the bold and brilliant. Daily stories in business, tech, and culture with an edge.

#22

Financial news with depth and clarity. The perfect morning finance briefing for discerning investors.

#23

DealBook (NYT)

Free / Paid

Andrew Ross Sorkin's morning briefing that Wall Street reads first. The newsletter of record for finance.

#24

The Generalist

Freemium

Mario Gabriele's beautifully researched deep dives on people, companies, and technologies shaping the future.

#26

In-depth company building advice from the founders behind unicorns. Tactical startup wisdom from real operators.

#27

Tech market intelligence with humor. Venture capital data, market maps, and industry research.

#28

Finimize

Freemium

Democratizing finance for everyone. Jargon-free investing insights delivered daily.

#29

SaaStr

Free

Jason Lemkin's daily masterclass in B2B SaaS. The most comprehensive SaaS founder resource.

#30

The Profile

Freemium

Polina Pompliano profiles extraordinary people — extracting the principles and habits that make them exceptional.

📰 Best in News & Politics (31-40)

#31

The Morning (NYT)

Free / Subscription

The world's biggest daily news brief from The New York Times. Trusted, comprehensive reporting every morning.

#32

NextDraft

Free

Dave Pell hand-selects the 10 most fascinating stories daily. Uniquely human curation with sharp commentary.

#33

Axios AM

Free

Smart Brevity for your morning. The fastest serious news read available, from Axios co-founder Mike Allen.

#34

The most powerful newsletter in Washington. Daily insider political intelligence read by D.C.'s biggest names.

#35

The Browser

Free / Paid

Five best things to read today. Expert curators scan the entire web to hand-pick outstanding articles.

#36

Tangle

Freemium

Balanced political coverage presenting the best arguments from left, right, and center. The antidote to echo chambers.

#37

The Atlantic Daily

Free / Subscriber

168 years of fearless, deeply reported journalism on politics, culture, and global affairs.

#38

The New Yorker Daily

Free / Member

The best of The New Yorker, delivered daily. Literary journalism at its finest — investigations, essays, and criticism.

#39

History professor Heather Cox Richardson puts today's politics in historical context. Nightly chronicle of American democracy.

#40

Ian Bremmer's geopolitics explained. Daily analysis of global politics from a world-class political scientist.

📣 Best in Marketing & Design (41-55)

#41

Harry Dry's visual breakdowns of real-world marketing. Snackable case studies that teach actionable lessons.

#42

Startup growth tactics from the team that's helped thousands of companies scale. Proven, actionable strategies.

#43

Ann Handley's masterclass in writing and marketing. One of the most respected voices in content marketing.

#44

Sidebar

Free

Five best design links, every day. The highest signal-to-noise ratio of any design newsletter.

#45

Dense Discovery

Freemium

Kai Brach's weekly masterpiece at the intersection of design, tech, and sustainability. Curation as art.

#46

The largest design publication. Essential reading for UX and product designers worldwide.

#47

Smashing Newsletter

Free / Member

Two decades of web design expertise bridging the gap between design and development.

#48

Eddie Shleyner's elegant micro-lessons in copywriting and persuasion. Short, memorable, and actionable.

#49

Data-driven SEO advice from the team behind the industry's most popular toolset.

#50

Dezeen

Free

The world's most influential architecture and design magazine. The pulse of the design world.

🔬 Best in Science & Knowledge (51-60)

#51

Daily essential research from the world's most prestigious scientific journal. The gold standard for science.

#52

Award-winning reporting on fundamental questions in math, physics, and biology. The most beautiful science journalism.

#53

Tim Urban's massive explorations of the universe's biggest questions — illustrated with stick figures. Legendary posts.

#54

Stanford neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman delivers science-backed protocols for sleep, focus, and performance.

#56

Tim Ferriss shares the 5 coolest things he's found each week — books, gadgets, articles, and life hacks.

#57

Physician Dr. Peter Attia shares deep dives into longevity science, nutrition, exercise, and aging research.

#58

Scientific American

Free / Subscriber

180 years of science journalism excellence. Expert reporting on breaking science from health to space.

#59

Exploration at its finest. Stunning photography, scientific discoveries, and stories from the frontiers.

#60

News and analysis written by academics and researchers, edited by professional journalists. The antidote to misinformation.

How We Selected These Newsletters

Our selection criteria included: content quality, consistency, audience engagement, expert recommendations, and subscriber growth. We analyzed over 500 newsletters across 50+ categories to identify the very best.

Whether you’re a founder, marketer, designer, engineer, or simply curious, you’ll find newsletters worth your inbox space. We update this list annually — last evaluation: February 2026.

How We Selected These Newsletters

Our editorial team spent 200+ hours researching and evaluating newsletters across all major categories. We personally subscribe to each newsletter on this list and evaluate new editions monthly to ensure this collection remains the definitive resource for curating your inbox.

Content Quality

Originality, depth, and actionable insights that provide real value to readers.

Consistency

Regular publishing schedule without spam, respecting the user's inbox.

Engagement

Active community, high open rates, and positive subscriber feedback.

Growth

Strong subscriber momentum and high retention rates over the past year.

Last review cycle completed: January 2025. Quarterly updates scheduled for April, July, and October.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How often is this list updated?

We update this list quarterly, with the last update in February 2026. We monitor newsletter quality monthly and swap entries if quality declines.

Q. Are these newsletters free?

Most newsletters on this list are free, but we've included premium options worth the investment. Each entry clearly shows pricing metadata.

Q. How do I subscribe to these newsletters?

Click on any newsletter name to visit its dedicated page with full details, reviews, and direct subscription links.

Q. Can I suggest a newsletter for this list?

Yes! Use our submission form in the navbar to recommend newsletters. We review every submission manually.

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