The Data Stack Show alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as The Data Stack Show (data infrastructure, Customer data platforms and microservices architecture). The closest matches are Byte-Sized Design, Below the Surface and The Pragmatic Engineer. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 6, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
About The Data Stack Show
Each week we’ll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across…
- data infrastructure
- Customer data platforms
- microservices architecture
- software engineering
- 1Byte-Sized Design44K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: Byte-Sized Design publishes in-depth technical investigations into software engineering incidents, AI impacts on development, and system reliability challenges. The publication targets engineers and developers seeking…
Likely audience: DevOps practitioners
2 shared topics
- 2Below the Surface1K subscribers
Substacklast post Jun 16, 2026
Below the Surface uncovers the hidden lessons in everyday life, inviting deep thinkers into a more intentional, reflective way of seeing the world.
Likely audience: Self-improvement enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 3The Pragmatic Engineer1.1M subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago
Big Tech and startups, from the inside. Highly relevant for software engineers, AI engineers and engineering leaders, useful for those working in tech.
Likely audience: CTOs
1 shared topic
- 4Career Brew351K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago
From recent posts: Career Brew publishes daily lists of job openings in software engineering, data science, AI/ML, and product management roles for candidates in the USA. The content functions as a recruitment resource that aggregates…
Likely audience: Software engineers
1 shared topic
- 5The System Design Newsletter250K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago
Download my system design playbook on newsletter signup for FREE
Likely audience: System architects
1 shared topic
- 6Endless Clouds Updates82K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 5 days ago
Official Updates From All Endless Clouds Projects.
Likely audience: RPG enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 7Hybrid Hacker44K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 7 days ago
From recent posts: Hybrid Hacker publishes a weekly curated list of technical articles focusing on AI agents, software engineering patterns, and organizational stability. The publication targets developers and engineering leaders…
Likely audience: CTOs
1 shared topic
- 8Devshree’s Substack41K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago
From recent posts: Devshree’s Substack publishes practical guides on job hunting, interview preparation, and US immigration law, alongside free tools and resources for tech professionals. The content mixes career development articles with…
Likely audience: Job seekers
1 shared topic
- 9Packt Deep Engineering34K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago
From recent posts: Packt Deep Engineering publishes technical deep dives and interviews focused on AI agent reliability, governance, and workflow alignment for engineering leaders and practitioners. The publication consistently covers…
Likely audience: Software architects
1 shared topic
- 10Packt CloudPro26K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago
Our mission is to bring you the freshest updates in Cloud, Identity and Access Management, CI/CD, DevSecOps, Cloud Security, and adjacent domains.
Likely audience: Platform engineers
1 shared topic
- 11Open Cloud AI25K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago
From recent posts: Open Cloud AI publishes technical guides and tutorials focused on building custom AI systems, including trading bots, decision engines, and automation workflows using tools like Grok Bots and Jev. The content targets…
Likely audience: Startup founders
1 shared topic
- 12Startup Riders25K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 7 days ago
From recent posts: Startup Riders publishes in-depth case studies analyzing the growth mechanics, business models, and strategic levers behind high-growth AI startups like Cognition, Fireworks AI, and Supabase. The publication targets…
Likely audience: Venture capitalists and investors
1 shared topic
- 13Dev Interrupted19K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago
Software is changing. Explore AI-native development and timeless engineering principles on our twice-weekly show. Stay ahead of the craft. Subscribe now.
Likely audience: CTOs
1 shared topic
- 14Rocky’s Newsletter 18K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 15 days ago
From recent posts: Rocky's Newsletter publishes technical articles on AI observability, agentic AI production systems, and modern system architecture. It targets engineers and architects seeking practical insights into infrastructure…
Likely audience: Software architects
1 shared topic
- 15Those Who Swift15K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago
From recent posts: Those Who Swift publishes weekly technical articles and interviews focused on iOS development, Swift performance, and developer productivity. The publication mixes in-depth essays on software engineering practices with…
Likely audience: iOS developers
1 shared topic
- 16AI Growth Hacking Weekly · 增长黑客AI周报15K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 8 days ago
From recent posts: This weekly newsletter aggregates AI industry news, including engineering culture, business operations, and practical case studies on agent development and deployment. It targets professionals and entrepreneurs seeking…
Likely audience: AI Product Managers
1 shared topic
- 17Tech Talks Weekly11K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago
Join 11,400+ Software Engineers & Engineering Leaders who receive a free weekly email with all the recently published podcasts and conference talks. Stop scrolling through messy YouTube subscriptions. Stop FOMO. Easy to…
Likely audience: Software Engineers
1 shared topic
- 18Eqraatech Newsletter8K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago
محتوى تقني متميز في مختلف مجالات هندسة البرمجيات باللغة العربية عن طريق تبسيط المفاهيم البرمجية المعقدة بشكل سلس وباستخدام صور توضيحية مذهلة
Likely audience: Software engineers
1 shared topic
- 19Pragmatic Engineer4K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago
From recent posts: Pragmatic Engineer publishes technical articles on Java backend development, distributed systems, and system design for software engineers. The publication features practical guides on tools like ZooKeeper and Git…
Likely audience: Backend Engineers
1 shared topic
- 20Sunday Letters4K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago
From recent posts: Sunday Letters publishes essays on AI's impact on software engineering, organizational leadership, and human cognition. The publication targets developers, leaders, and thinkers navigating the transition from code-first…
Likely audience: AI researchers
1 shared topic
- 21Engineering Enablement2K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 35 days ago
Enabling software developers to be more technically equipped, aligned to business objectives, and happy.
Likely audience: Software engineers preparing for system design interviews
1 shared topic
- 22Global Development & Economic Advancement2K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 31 days ago
From recent posts: This publication aggregates data-driven insights, funding announcements, and policy analysis from global development, philanthropy, and technology sectors for professionals and researchers in international aid and…
Likely audience: Global health researchers
1 shared topic
- 23Three Data Point Thursday2K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 56 days ago
From recent posts: Three Data Point Thursday publishes weekly essays analyzing the intersection of agentic AI, data infrastructure, and the future of business intelligence. The content targets data professionals and industry leaders…
Likely audience: CTOs
1 shared topic
- 24Diary of an Engineering Manager2K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 13, 2026
From recent posts: This newsletter publishes weekly essays by an Engineering Manager on leadership topics including delegation, team morale, and performance evaluation. The content focuses on practical strategies for managing engineering…
Likely audience: Engineering Managers
1 shared topic
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