Design Decisions alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Design Decisions (Product Design, Software Engineering and Currency Exchange). The closest matches are The Pragmatic Engineer, Career Brew and Next Big App. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 5, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

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  1. 1
    The 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

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    Career 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

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    Next Big App285K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

    From recent posts: Next Big App publishes business case studies on product design, AI ethics, and marketing strategy for professionals in tech and business. The publication mixes long-form analytical articles with specific industry…

    Likely audience: Startup founders

    1 shared topic

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    Design Better264K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

    From recent posts: Design Better publishes a mix of podcast episodes, articles, and lists focusing on design leadership, product strategy, and industry culture, targeting designers and creative professionals seeking practical insights on…

    Likely audience: Product managers

    1 shared topic

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    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

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    Endless 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

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    The Contender49K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

    Travel / Style / Fishing / Design / Etc.

    Likely audience: Travel enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Hybrid 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

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    Byte-Sized Design44K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 8 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

    1 shared topic

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    Devshree’s Substack41K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 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

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    Packt 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

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    Jakob Nielsen on UX29K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

    From recent posts: Jakob Nielsen on UX publishes weekly roundups of AI-driven UX research, behavioral economics principles, and specific usability studies such as CAPTCHA failures and undo mechanisms. The publication targets UX…

    Likely audience: Product managers

    1 shared topic

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    Packt 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

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    Open 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

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    Startup 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

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    Dev 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

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    Rocky’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

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    Jessie Loves16K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    One subject, everything I love. A deep dive into my best resources and a behind-the-scenes look at my creative life. Twice a month, by me, Jessie Randall, founder of Loeffler Randall.

    Likely audience: Fashion enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 7 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

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    Product Coalition11K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

    A higher level, approachable, weekly insights series about staying curious in product and driving career growth, funded by member support

    Likely audience: Product Managers

    1 shared topic

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    BP&O11K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

    From recent posts: BP&O publishes a weekly digest of brand identity, design, and marketing case studies featuring interviews, essays, and logo galleries. The publication targets designers and creatives by analyzing visual systems…

    Likely audience: Marketing professionals

    1 shared topic

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    Elite Game Developers10K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 days ago

    From recent posts: Elite Game Developers publishes industry analysis, regulatory updates, and strategic case studies focused on game development, monetization, and the impact of AI. The publication targets professionals and enthusiasts in…

    Likely audience: Indie game developers

    1 shared topic

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    LAYER BY LAYER9K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

    Weekly essays on design, brand and culture.

    Likely audience: marketing professionals

    1 shared topic

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    The Bengal Stripe9K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 2, 2026

    A personal approach to craft and taste.

    Likely audience: Fashion enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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