Optivem Journal alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Optivem Journal (Developer productivity, AI code generation and Software testing). The closest matches are Beyond Developers, Behind the Craft and Dev Leader Weekly. 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

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  1. 1
    Beyond Developers3K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago

    Weekly insights on how AI is reshaping software creation, engineering teams, and software markets.

    Likely audience: CTOs

    3 shared topics

  2. 2
    Behind the Craft154K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: Behind the Craft publishes weekly interviews and articles on AI agents, agentic workflows, and developer productivity for engineers and product managers. The publication mixes deep-dive interviews with tool reviews…

    Likely audience: Product managers

    2 shared topics

  3. 3
    Dev Leader Weekly9K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: Dev Leader Weekly publishes weekly essays on engineering management, AI integration in development, and career strategy for software professionals. The publication covers topics ranging from code quality maintenance and…

    Likely audience: Software engineers

    2 shared topics

  4. 4
    Unknown Arts7K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

    The field guide for creative builders in the age of AI.

    Likely audience: Product managers

    2 shared topics

  5. 5

    SubstackWeekly · last post yesterday

    From recent posts: The Last Software Engineer? publishes essays on the intersection of AI and software engineering, covering topics like AI limitations in high-stakes environments, the erosion of problem-solving skills in education, and…

    Likely audience: Software engineers

    2 shared topics

  6. 6

    LinkedInEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

    The future of product development is here; insights into scaling, upskilling with AI, and leading change.

    Likely audience: Software engineers

    2 shared topics

  7. 7

    LinkedInSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    We aim to normalize solo founders and tell their stories.

    Likely audience: Solo founders

    2 shared topics

  8. 8
    Lenny's Newsletter1.2M subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 24 days ago

    From recent posts: Lenny's Newsletter publishes AI-driven product management content, career transition frameworks, and curated job listings for tech professionals. It mixes technical articles on AI evaluation and design with surveys on…

    Likely audience: Product managers

    1 shared topic

  9. 9
    pythonweekly.com1.1M+ subscribers

    beehiivWeekly · last post yesterday

    Likely audience: Python developers

    1 shared topic

  10. 10
    Product Growth241K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

    Deep dives into succeeding as a PM, product leadership, and how to get your next PM job.

    Likely audience: Product Managers

    1 shared topic

  11. 11

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 28 days ago

    From recent posts: Marily's AI Product Academy Newsletter publishes flashcards and strategic articles focused on AI product management, metrics, and implementation frameworks. It serves product managers and organizations seeking practical…

    Likely audience: Product managers

    1 shared topic

  12. 12
    Fursah AI179K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 46 days ago

    From recent posts: Fursah AI publishes technology articles focused on AI code generation, serverless deployment, and asynchronous architecture for software engineers. The content mixes case studies of engineers building automated revenue…

    Likely audience: backend developers

    1 shared topic

  13. 13
    Refactoring174K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: Refactoring publishes weekly essays, podcast interviews, and reading roundups focused on software engineering, AI integration, and developer productivity. The publication targets engineers and teams interested in…

    Likely audience: CTOs

    1 shared topic

  14. 14
    Tech Scoop154K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

    From recent posts: Tech Scoop publishes weekly technical articles on AI agent infrastructure, software architecture, and LLM optimization for developers and engineers. The publication covers topics ranging from GitHub Copilot's Rust…

    Likely audience: AI infrastructure engineers

    1 shared topic

  15. 15
    The Product Compass141K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

    From recent posts: The Product Compass is a technology newsletter for Product Managers focused on agentic AI, LLM benchmarking, and no-code product engineering. It publishes technical articles, practical guides, and video demos covering…

    Likely audience: Startup founders

    1 shared topic

  16. 16

    SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago

    Advice and playbooks for AI native founders and operators

    Likely audience: Product managers

    1 shared topic

  17. 17
    UX Collective134K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

    We believe designers are thinkers as much as they are makers. So we created the design publication we have always wanted to read.

    Likely audience: Product managers

    1 shared topic

  18. 18

    SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: Software Design: Tidy First? publishes essays on software engineering philosophy, test automation strategies, and the intersection of AI with professional identity for developers and technical leaders. The publication…

    Likely audience: Software engineers

    1 shared topic

  19. 19
    Emerging AI120K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: Emerging AI publishes practical guides and curated lists focused on AI agents, automation tools, and monetization strategies for tech-savvy entrepreneurs. The publication covers specific model capabilities like Claude…

    Likely audience: AI developers

    1 shared topic

  20. 20
    HelloPM's Substack103K subscribers

    Substacklast post Jul 8, 2026

    From recent posts: HelloPM's Substack publishes long-form guides, case studies, and masterclass recaps focused on AI-native product management, developer tools, and the strategic shift from traditional to AI-augmented product roles. The…

    Likely audience: Product Managers

    1 shared topic

  21. 21
    High Growth Engineer98K subscribers

    Substacklast post Jun 7, 2026

    Grow faster in your software engineering career with actionable tips you can use right away. Written by a Sr. Staff Software Engineer at Pinterest.

    Likely audience: Staff Engineers

    1 shared topic

  22. 22
    Coding Challenges93K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

    From recent posts: Coding Challenges publishes monthly coding challenges for developers focused on specific technical topics like Bluetooth LE, Model Context Protocol, database design, and agentic engineering. The publication consistently…

    Likely audience: Open source contributors

    1 shared topic

  23. 23
    Products That Count75K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: Products That Count publishes a rotating mix of podcast interviews with product leaders and strategic articles on AI, business models, and industry trends for product managers and founders. The content covers diverse…

    Likely audience: Product managers

    1 shared topic

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    Plasmic’s Newsletter74K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 44 days ago

    What's new in Plasmic.

    Likely audience: Product managers

    1 shared topic

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