Base
- Axios newsletter templates
- Real-time collaboration
- Smart Brevity writing guidance
- Robust email analytics
- Version history and content archive
- Custom domain
Premium
- All features in Base
- Single sign-on
- Directory sync
- Unlimited workspaces
- Custom footers and branding
- Remove Axios HQ branding
Smart Brevity Services
Our training and editing programs can level up your team's Smart Brevity skills.
✨ Axios HQ's premium software features ✨
Our top features offer your organization more control — and creative flexibility — over the Axios HQ communications you send.

Single sign-on, Directory sync, CRM sync
SSO makes it possible for any HQ user to securely log in with only an email. Directory sync means whenever you're ready to send — whether you use Gmail, Outlook, or one of 14 other directories — your communication arrives to who you intend. And our one-way CRM sync connects with Hubspot and Salesforce.

Unlimited Axios HQ workspaces
Internal communications are complex. With premium, you can launch as many distinct communications — with equally distinct audiences — as you need and continue to add more as your organziations grows.

Card headers and buttons
Tailor each card you include in your communications. Use a headline to let readers know what's ahead — or opt for a banner image boost visual flair and definition. Stylized buttons draw even more attention to the CTAs that matter to you.

Photo layouts
Grids give you even more flexibility in how you arrange and display images in your internal communications. As always, you can still use a full-width image at the top or in the body of your cards, as well as shrink or left, center, right align them.

Custom font and three pre-set sizes
Expand beyond Axios HQ's pre-loaded library of web safe fonts. Define and designate the brand fonts your organizations has installed and uniquely uses — and choose from a series of pre-formatted font sizes and sub-headers to amplify your information hierarchy.

Primary, secondary, and background colors
Define more primary and secondary colors to decorate and elevate your internal communications. Set your newsletter color — using any hex code — and up to two others to customize the colors you can add to your text and what the background of your communication is.

Remove HQ logos and add custom footers
Simplify and customize your HQ templates. You can remove HQ logos, define, design, and add a custom footer — and lead your audience to the legalese or social links you care about most.

Single sign-on, Directory sync, CRM sync
SSO makes it possible for any HQ user to securely log in with only an email. Directory sync means whenever you're ready to send — whether you use Gmail, Outlook, or one of 14 other directories — your communication arrives to who you intend. And our one-way CRM sync connects with Hubspot and Salesforce.

Unlimited Axios HQ workspaces
Internal communications are complex. With premium, you can launch as many distinct communications — with equally distinct audiences — as you need and continue to add more as your organziations grows.

Card headers and buttons
Tailor each card you include in your communications. Use a headline to let readers know what's ahead — or opt for a banner image boost visual flair and definition. Stylized buttons draw even more attention to the CTAs that matter to you.

Photo layouts
Grids give you even more flexibility in how you arrange and display images in your internal communications. As always, you can still use a full-width image at the top or in the body of your cards, as well as shrink or left, center, right align them.

Custom font and three pre-set sizes
Expand beyond Axios HQ's pre-loaded library of web safe fonts. Define and designate the brand fonts your organizations has installed and uniquely uses — and choose from a series of pre-formatted font sizes and sub-headers to amplify your information hierarchy.

Primary, secondary, and background colors
Define more primary and secondary colors to decorate and elevate your internal communications. Set your newsletter color — using any hex code — and up to two others to customize the colors you can add to your text and what the background of your communication is.

Remove HQ logos and add custom footers
Simplify and customize your HQ templates. You can remove HQ logos, define, design, and add a custom footer — and lead your audience to the legalese or social links you care about most.
Three ways organizations use HQ
Hundreds of teams use our software to plan, compose, align, and measure their essential communications.

All-staff and exec communication
Clear, effective communication is critical for on-site, hybrid, and remote teams to stay aligned. Axios HQ makes writing essential communications easy — so you can boost trust and engagement across your all-staff and executive audiences.
How Trade Coffee keeps its staff connected
Department and regional news
As all-staff updates trickle down, each region or department needs unique insight to carry a strategy or goal forward — and see their role and impact in it. Axios HQ helps teams or regions understand “What’s new” and “Why it matters” to them.
How GLG rallies a global workforce
Member and client updates
Axios HQ makes it easy to build community or engage clients with clear, conversational updates. A few ways organizations use it today:
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Cadenced client or member updates
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Updates on volunteer and other events
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Philanthropy and donor impact stories
Frequently asked questions
Don't see the answer you're looking for? Email us at hello@axioshq.com
What is Smart Brevity?
Smart Brevity is a communications formula built by journalists — then perfected inside of hundreds of organizations — to help professionals prioritize essential information, explain its impact on readers, and deliver both in a concise and visual format.
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Most Smart Brevity communications are 40-50% shorter than typical updates, with all the same vital details preserved.
It works because it's built on brain science. We spent years digging into data and changing reader behaviors to learn what keeps folks engaged.
How much does Axios HQ cost?
We work with teams of all sizes — from small nonprofits to the Fortune 500.
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Pricing is based on organization size — to stay accessible, with no limit on the number of seats, sends, or audience size.
How is Axios HQ different from other communications tools?
Axios HQ helps you curate, compose, optimize, and send essential workplace updates that are shorter, clearer, and more engaging than traditional updates.
While most tools give you endless options — and leave you lost trying to figure out a way to engage your readers — Axios HQ gives you proven best practices.
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HQ's template is pressure-tested to boost focus.
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Smart Brevity writing tips are proven to keep readers engaged.
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HQ's analytics track performance — plus competitive benchmarks.
In short: Axios HQ takes the guesswork out of clear communication. It gives you the power to preserve your messaging, branding, voice and tone — with the guidance to make sure your insight is unmissable to busy readers.
Is Axios HQ only for writers or communicators?
No! Axios HQ can help anyone write and send essential updates that get their audience smarter, faster on what matters.
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Executives send all-staff, investor, and board updates.
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Chiefs of staff send executive briefings and cross-functional updates.
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Department leaders send team priorities and progress.
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Employees send project- and manager-level updates.
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Association and nonprofit leaders send community updates.
Communication is part and parcel of everyday life – regardless of your audience — and good comms are essential to helping others understand your point quickly and accurately.
Can I use Axios HQ if I am a consultant or self-employed?
Axios HQ is an innovative software platform designed for companies with more than 50 employees or nonprofits and associations with growing communities.