Tool profile
Curated: cost, fit and limits
Curated is a newsletter platform made by Curated Software that lets editors collect links, add commentary and send the result as a scheduled email with an optional web archive. It is aimed at creators, publishers and marketers who run link-based, editorial newsletters.
What to know first
Curated is free for up to 1,500 subscribers and the free tier includes every feature, including sending. Above that, a published ladder of monthly prices runs from $39 at 2,500 subscribers to $399 at 50,000, with a quote beyond. The pages we read mention no AI features or integrations. It is a narrow tool with a clear workflow and a transparent price table.
Curated at a glance
| Maker | Curated Software, Not stated on the pages read |
|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes |
| Entry price | $39 per month from 1,501 subscribers |
| API access | No |
| Category | Best AI Newsletter Platforms in 2026, rank 9 of 10 |
| Website | curated.co |
Who Curated is best for
Weekly link roundups
The workflow starts with a bookmarklet or a private email address for saving links, then turns selected links into an issue with an intro and notes.
Teams of editors
The pricing page says there is no charge for multiple users, so a team can share editing without paying per seat.
Publishers with several titles
Multiple publications are allowed, and pricing depends on total subscribers across them, so a small group of newsletters shares one subscriber budget.
Agencies paying by invoice
Invoice payment is available with a $1,000 minimum commitment, which suits an organization that cannot pay by card each month.
Curated plans and pricing
| Plan | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 up to 1,500 subscribers | Every feature of Curated including sending, with a monthly quota of 31 times the subscriber limit by the page's own rule. |
| Up to 5,000 subscribers | $39 to $69 per month | $39 for 1,501 to 2,500 subscribers and $69 for 2,501 to 5,000, with the same full feature set. |
| Up to 25,000 subscribers | $129 to $299 per month | $129 for up to 10,000, $189 for up to 15,000 and $299 for up to 25,000 subscribers. |
| Up to 50,000 and beyond | $399 per month, then by quote | $399 for 25,001 to 50,000 subscribers; above 50,000 the page asks you to contact support. |
Checked November 2026.
What Curated does
- Link collection
- Links can be saved with a bookmarklet or sent to a private email address, whether they are outside articles or your own original content. Either route works from any browser.
- Commentary tools
- Saved links are imported into a scheduled issue where you add an intro, summaries or personal notes before sending. Editors typically write one or two lines under each link, which keeps issues quick to assemble and still personal.
- Email and web edition
- A customizable email template is paired with an optional web edition that has searchable back issues, and you can connect your own domain or use Curated's.
- Multi-user access
- The pricing page says there is no charge for multiple users, so an editorial team can share one publication without extra fees. A team can add editors without a seat cost.
- Billing flexibility
- Cancellation is available any time with no long-term contract, and a publication stays active until the end of the billing period. Invoice billing is also possible with a larger commitment.
How Curated handles your data
Curated's privacy policy names Curated Software and gives only a support email address. It says information, including personal information, is transferred to and processed in the United States, without naming a hosting provider or data center. It lists payment processing, customer service, marketing communications and research and analysis providers in general terms and names Google Analytics. It makes no statement on AI. It says information is kept as long as you use the service, with some retained longer for legal duties. The terms apply the laws of Tennessee, United States, and limit refunds to the first purchase within 30 days.
Where Curated falls short in practice
- Thin disclosure. The privacy policy lists no sub-processors, retention periods or company address, and the product pages mention no AI or integrations. Buyers with compliance checks should ask for documents.
- Card needed before first send. No payment details are required at signup, but a card is required before your first send, even though nothing is charged at 1,500 subscribers or fewer.
- Refund window is short. Refunds apply only to the first purchase within 30 days, and subsequent purchases are not eligible. Test during the free tier before a paid tier starts.
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Curated: common questions
Is Curated really free up to 1,500 subscribers?
Yes. The pricing page says you can start free with access to every feature, including sending, up to 1,500 subscribers. A card is needed before your first send, but you are not charged at or below that number. Payment details are not needed at signup.
How is the monthly email quota calculated on Curated?
The page says the monthly email quota is 31 times the plan's subscriber limit, which works out to about 46,500 emails at 1,500 subscribers by our arithmetic. The quota figures themselves are not printed in the plan table. Ask support to confirm the exact figure for your tier.
Does Curated have AI features or integrations?
The pages we read, including the home page and pricing page, mention neither AI features nor integrations. The product is built around a bookmarklet, a private email address and an issue editor with commentary. The company positions it as an editorial tool for curators, not a marketing suite with automation and ecommerce add-ons attached.
Can I pay Curated by invoice?
Yes. Invoice payment is available with a $1,000 minimum commitment, according to the pricing page. Other customers pay by card, and a card is required before the first send. The terms of service describe the process and state the refund limits, so read them before ordering.
What are Curated's cancellation terms?
You can cancel immediately in the Billing section, and the publication remains active until the billing period ends. Permanent deletion requires contacting the company. Refunds apply only to a first purchase within 30 days. Ask support before the term ends if you want a different arrangement.