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Ben's Bites
Ben's Bites is a Substack newsletter for AI builders that ships twice a week with curated news, tool reviews, and mini-tutorials from founder Ben Tossell. Each issue covers what is worth trying in agents and models, with deeper founder stories and investing commentary mixed in.
Most AI newsletters chase volume. Ben's Bites filters launches through a small team (including an AI specialist who tests models hands-on) and pairs free posts with a paid community chat. The old Beehiiv URL now 404s; the publication lives at bensbites.com with 170,000+ subscribers and a separate news.bensbites.com feed for daily product launches.
Readers include developers and non-technical founders who want vetted picks without scrolling X all day. Paid community access runs $80 per year and unlocks chat with thousands of builders; refer friends to offset the cost.
Tuesday and Thursday issues summarizing vetted AI news and product launches
170,000+ subscribers on Substack with free and paid post tiers
Paid community chat access for $80 per year with referral discounts
Video mini-tutorials and tool reviews from a non-technical exited founder
Companion news.bensbites.com site tracks daily AI product launches
Twice-weekly cadence with a team that vets launches before recommending them
Free tier covers core news without forcing a subscription
Founder-led perspective from someone who built and sold Makerpad
Community chat requires $80 per year
Old Beehiiv URL no longer works
Heavy focus on agents and tools may not suit non-builder readers
Is Ben's Bites free to read?
Ben's Bites publishes a mix of free and paid posts on Substack. Core newsletter issues are readable without paying, while community chat access requires the paid tier at $80 per year.
How often does Ben's Bites publish?
Ben's Bites sends a Tuesday and Thursday summary of AI news and new launches. Additional videos, tool reviews, and founder deep-dives appear between those issues.
Who writes Ben's Bites?
Ben's Bites is led by Ben Tossell, who founded Makerpad (acquired by Zapier) and now invests through Ben's Bites Fund. A small team including Shanice, Keshav, and Adam helps produce each issue.
What does Ben's Bites Premium cost?
Ben's Bites community access costs $80 per year on Substack. Referring friends can reduce or eliminate that fee according to the about page.
What topics does Ben's Bites cover?
Ben's Bites covers AI tool reviews, build tutorials, startup and investing commentary, and founder deep-dives. Recent posts focus on agents, coding assistants, and models worth testing.
Where did Ben's Bites move from Beehiiv?
Ben's Bites now publishes on Substack at bensbites.com. The previous Beehiiv URL returns a 404, and the team also runs news.bensbites.com for daily launch digests.