Software Insights alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Software Insights (LLM security, AI agent isolation and Cryptography). The closest matches are Res Obscura, The Pragmatic Engineer and Big Data News Weekly: Big Data Weekly Newsletter. 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
    Res Obscura10K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 35 days ago

    Notes on the history of technology, medicine, science, art, drugs, and empire. Also: AI in research and teaching.

    Likely audience: Historians

    2 shared topics

  2. 2
    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

  3. 3

    beehiivDaily · last post today

    From recent posts: Big Data News Weekly publishes weekly roundups of AI developments, including model releases, agent automation guides, and developer tutorials, for technical practitioners and data teams. The newsletter mixes breaking…

    Likely audience: ML engineers

    1 shared topic

  4. 4
    ByteByteGo Newsletter1M subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    Explain complex systems with simple terms, from the authors of the best-selling system design book series. Join over 1,000,000 friendly readers.

    Likely audience: ML engineers

    1 shared topic

  5. 5
    The Neuron700K+ subscribers

    beehiivDaily · last post today

    Don't fall behind on AI. Get the AI trends and tools you need to know. Join 700,000+ professionals from top companies like Microsoft, Apple, Salesforce and more. 👇

    Likely audience: Product managers

    1 shared topic

  6. 6

    SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

    From recent posts: Strategic Wealth Briefing with Jake Claver, QFOP publishes in-depth articles on cryptocurrency taxation, estate planning, and corporate liability structures for serious holders and investors. The publication focuses on…

    Likely audience: Crypto investors

    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

  8. 8

    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

    Discover the insights of economist Stephen Leeb, PhD, chief investment adviser for Turbulent Times Investor.

    Likely audience: Policy makers

    1 shared topic

  9. 9
    @andrewchen257K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago

    Venture capital in tech, entertainment, and AI

    Likely audience: AI engineers

    1 shared topic

  10. 10

    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

  11. 11
    Last Week in AI189K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 27 days ago

    From recent posts: Last Week in AI publishes weekly articles and podcasts focused on LLM releases, safety incidents, and technical advancements for developers and researchers. The publication mixes news summaries with podcast episodes…

    Likely audience: ML engineers

    1 shared topic

  12. 12
    Discover AI184K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 21 days ago

    Cuts through the launches and hype to what actually matters for real work.

    Likely audience: developers

    1 shared topic

  13. 13
    Ben's Bites172K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

    I write a newsletter about startups and investing—for ai builders of all levels. I record mini-tutorials, write about tools I’m testing, share my insights and give you a peek behind the digital curtain from an exited…

    Likely audience: AI developers

    1 shared topic

  14. 14
    The AI Corner151K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

    From recent posts: The AI Corner publishes weekly articles on AI agent deployment, financial metrics for startups, and prompt engineering strategies for developers and founders. Content ranges from practical Excel models for calculating…

    Likely audience: Product managers

    1 shared topic

  15. 15
    a16z crypto134K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

    your guide to the next internet from the team at a16z crypto

    Likely audience: Cryptographers and security researchers

    1 shared topic

  16. 16
    Agentic AI 132K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: This newsletter publishes technical deep dives on agentic AI, covering topics like harness engineering, evaluation integrity, and organizational strategy for autonomous systems. It serves a developer and engineering…

    Likely audience: ML engineers

    1 shared topic

  17. 17
    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

  18. 18
    The AiEdge Newsletter81K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

    A newsletter for continuous learning about Machine Learning applications, Machine Learning System Design, MLOps, the latest techniques and news. Subscribe and receive a free Machine Learning book PDF!

    Likely audience: ML engineers

    1 shared topic

  19. 19
    AI Buzz!69K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    AI Buzz! is your go-to digest of cutting-edge AI news, breakthroughs, and research trends!

    Likely audience: Product managers

    1 shared topic

  20. 20
    AI & Web3 Unplugged57K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 50 days ago

    Practical insights, startup stories, tools, and opportunities for builders shaping the future of AI & Web3.

    Likely audience: ML engineers

    1 shared topic

  21. 21
    Exploring ChatGPT56K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

    From recent posts: Exploring ChatGPT publishes weekly articles on AI safety, regulation, and industry economics for a tech-savvy audience. The publication mixes hard news on model releases and legal challenges with opinion pieces on risk…

    Likely audience: ML engineers

    1 shared topic

  22. 22
    Elevate45K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago

    Addy Osmani's newsletter on elevating your effectiveness. Join his community of 600,000 readers across social media.

    Likely audience: Software engineers

    1 shared topic

  23. 23
    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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