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Inkling vs Meco
Inkling: The issues of nearly 18,000 public newsletters (nearly 2 million issues, back to 2000), readable in a web app and by your own AI agent over MCP.
Meco: A newsletter reader that frees newsletters from the inbox, on iOS, Android and the web.
We make Inkling, so we are biased. Facts about other tools come from their websites, checked in October 2026. Tools change, so check the vendor before deciding.
At a glance
Inkling
The issues of nearly 18,000 public newsletters (nearly 2 million issues, back to 2000), readable in a web app and by your own AI agent over MCP.
Best for
People who want to read, or give an AI agent, the back catalogue of newsletters they do not subscribe to: agent builders, analysts and researchers following a space.
Pricing
$79 per month (regular $99), $199 or $399 per month by number of users and issues fetched by your agent. 15-day free trial when access opens. Prices include VAT.
Strengths
- Issues of nearly 18,000 public newsletters, back to 2000, updated hourly
- Every issue as markdown with YAML frontmatter, over MCP, for Claude, Codex and any MCP client
- A web app to search newsletters by name, page through them and read every issue with the arrow keys
- Published prices, one product, no sales call
Limits
- No full-text search across issue text yet: you find newsletters by name
- No subscriber counts, contact details or keyword alerts
- Free and public content only: paywalled posts appear as their free preview
- A smaller index than the biggest newsletter databases, and access is closed while it is new
Meco
A newsletter reader that frees newsletters from the inbox, on iOS, Android and the web.
Best for
Individuals who want a polished app to read their own newsletter subscriptions, with summaries and recommendations.
Pricing
Free to start; a paid subscription unlocks advanced features. Price not listed on the pages we read. Checked 2026-10-27.
Strengths
- Polished consumer reading experience
- Discovery, highlights and AI summaries
- Offline reading
Limits
- A consumer app for your own subscriptions
- No agent or MCP access listed
Prices checked October 2026. Prices marked unverified come from third-party sources or could not be confirmed on the vendor's site.
Which one fits you?
Who Inkling is best for
People who want to read, or give an AI agent, the back catalogue of newsletters they do not subscribe to: agent builders, analysts and researchers following a space.
Who Meco is best for
Individuals who want a polished app to read their own newsletter subscriptions, with summaries and recommendations.
Using both
These tools are not always alternatives. Meco may fit one job (for example, your own subscriptions or monitoring) while Inkling gives you and your agent the archives of newsletters you do not subscribe to.
FAQ
Common questions
What is the difference between Inkling and Meco?
Inkling: The issues of nearly 18,000 public newsletters (nearly 2 million issues, back to 2000), readable in a web app and by your own AI agent over MCP. Meco: A newsletter reader that frees newsletters from the inbox, on iOS, Android and the web.
How much does Inkling cost?
$79 per month (regular $99), $199 or $399 per month by number of users and issues fetched by your agent. 15-day free trial when access opens. Prices include VAT.
How much does Meco cost?
Free to start; a paid subscription unlocks advanced features. Price not listed on the pages we read. Checked 2026-10-27.
Who is Inkling best for?
People who want to read, or give an AI agent, the back catalogue of newsletters they do not subscribe to: agent builders, analysts and researchers following a space.
Who is Meco best for?
Individuals who want a polished app to read their own newsletter subscriptions, with summaries and recommendations.
Give your agent the newsletters.
Inkling is in early access. Ask for access and we will get you in.