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A Swapstack alternative for newsletter and podcast sponsorships
Swapstack built a well-liked marketplace connecting newsletter creators with sponsors. Worth knowing before you compare: Swapstack was acquired by beehiiv in September 2023 and folded into the beehiiv Ad Network, so what was a standalone newsletter marketplace now sits inside beehiiv's ecosystem rather than operating as an independent product. Like most ad networks, it monetizes by taking a share of the deals it facilitates, so a portion of each booking goes to the platform, and the campaigns you see are the ones the network routes to you. Sponsorships takes 0% commission on your deals and charges flat membership instead, so your rate card price is what you keep. It also spans YouTube and events alongside newsletters and podcasts in one place, with a public profile, media kit, deal management, and deliverables, and you keep the brand relationship directly. This comparison is made in good faith, so please verify current terms with each provider.
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Sponsorships vs Swapstack
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| Capability | Sponsorships | Swapstack |
|---|---|---|
| 0% commission on your deals | Network share of each deal | |
| Flat membership pricing | ||
| Independent product | Acquired by beehiiv in 2023 | |
| Podcast, newsletter, YouTube and events | Newsletters mainly | |
| Self-serve, no agency | ||
| Deal pipeline and deliverables | ||
| Public profile and media kit | ||
| You keep the brand relationship | Network-mediated |
Comparison reflects general product positioning and is provided in good faith. Verify current capabilities with each vendor.
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Flat membership, 0% commission, every format in one place. List your audience, get discovered, and manage every deal yourself. Decide for yourself.