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#	Project	Category / model	Reported revenue	Evidence	GitHub ⓘ	Save and compare
01	Buttondown An email newsletter service focused on the writing routine. Researched profile	PublishingFree + paid	> $1,000,000ARR · USDFounder interview published September 17, 2026; cutoff not specified	Founder first-person self-disclosure in published interviewChecked Oct 18, 2026	—
02	Ghost Publishing that connects a website, newsletter, and membership. Researched profileOpen source	PublishingOpen source + hosted	$929,198Monthly run rate · USDUndated public dashboard	Company disclosureChecked Oct 18, 2026	☆ 55,562

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