Can you recommend a paid newsletter software for managing free and paid subscriber lists?

Yes — if you want to manage both free and paid subscriber lists in one place, the best paid newsletter platforms to look at are:

Top recommendations

1. Beehiiv

• Strong for newsletter creators who want both free and paid subscriptions
• Good audience segmentation and referral tools
• Built-in ads/monetization options
• Easy to use, modern interface

Best for: creators who want a newsletter-first platform with monetization baked in.

2. ConvertKit

• Excellent for creators selling subscriptions, digital products, and automations
• Good tagging and segmentation for free vs paid users
• Reliable email automation
• More flexible than many pure newsletter tools

Best for: creators who want more automation and audience management.

3. Substack

• Very simple to set up paid newsletters
• Handles free and paid tiers natively
• Built-in publishing and payment handling
• Less flexible if you want advanced customization or ownership

Best for: writers who want the simplest path to paid subscriptions.

4. Ghost

• Great if you want full control and a branded membership site
• Supports free and paid memberships
• Strong publishing tools and SEO
• Requires more setup than Beehiiv/Substack

Best for: publishers who want ownership and a website + newsletter in one.

Quick pick

• Easiest: Substack
• Best overall for newsletter growth + monetization: Beehiiv
• Best for automation/marketing workflows: ConvertKit
• Best for owning your publication: Ghost

If you want, I can also give you:

1. a comparison table,
2. recommendations based on your budget, or
3. the best option for B2B vs creator newsletters.