De Andere Krant

What De Andere Krant does

De Andere Krant B.V. is a Dutch independent media company headquartered in Weesp, Netherlands, that publishes a weekly printed newspaper delivering alternative and critical journalism on politics, health, economy, environment, culture, spirituality, and media. The company operates with a small core team of editors and designers (51–100 total headcount) supported by a fixed group of 50+ freelance journalists, producing 24-page weekly issues containing 16–20 articles and 5–6 columns each, and has been publishing continuously since October 2021. Its underlying technology is a WordPress-based e-commerce and content platform with a subscriber-accessible digital archive across desktop, tablet, and mobile, and no public API or developer-facing integrations.

The company generates revenue through a diversified set of streams targeting Dutch individual readers: recurring weekly subscriptions (with a €20 trial of 6 issues and ongoing home delivery), single-copy sales (€4/issue, bundles of 5 for €12), themed special-issue newspapers (€1–€2 each, with bundle and minimum-order pricing), a books catalog of approximately 40 titles at €5–€75, donations, advertising, and a membership program providing access to network events and lectures. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the deanderekrant.nl e-commerce site, subscription home delivery, and physical sales points across the Netherlands. The company claims full independence from external funding or political affiliation, and reaches an audience of 15,000+ active subscribers and 115,000+ social followers, with reader testimonials indicating high engagement and word-of-mouth sharing.

Name

De Andere Krant

Legal name

De Andere Krant B.V.

Website

https://deanderekrant.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

De Andere Krant is a Dutch independent media company that publishes a weekly printed newspaper and digital archive delivering alternative journalism on politics, health, economy, and society to Dutch readers. It monetizes via subscriptions, single-copy and book sales, donations, advertising, and member events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Newspaper

NAICS

Newspaper Publishers (513110)

SIC

Newspapers: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2711)

akta.pro primary industry

Alternative/Independent Newsweeklies & Opinion Press (MPAJADAH)

Keywords

• Independent newspaper publishing
• Alternative news media
• Weekly print journalism
• Subscription newspaper
• Thematic news editions

Headquarters

HQ city

Weesp

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Weekly newspaper subscription and sales: Weekly printed newspaper available via subscription or single-copy purchase. Published continuously since October 2021 with editions like 2026-27 as current issue. Subscription includes trial (6 issues for €20) and regular delivery.
2. Book and themed publication sales: One-time sales of books and themed newspapers covering topics like Russia, Finance, 9/11, Health, MH17, Climate, and more. Prices range from €5 to €75 per book.
3. Donations: Voluntary donations accepted from supporters who want to enable free article access for all readers.
4. Membership and network events: Network membership provides access to lectures and presentations on topics covered in the newspaper, creating community engagement.
5. Advertising: Advertisements reach an engaged readership that takes time to read content thoroughly, making advertising at De Andere Krant demonstrably effective.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

De Andere Krant publishes a 24-page weekly Dutch-language printed newspaper offering independent journalism and alternative perspectives outside mainstream media, covering politics, health, economy, environment, culture, and society. The company also sells thematic special-issue newspapers, a catalog of books, and operates a membership program with lectures and network events.

Product overview

De Andere Krant is an independent Dutch weekly newspaper that publishes critical journalism on politics, health, economy, environment, culture, and society. The company operates both a physical paper newspaper (24 pages, 16-20 articles per weekly issue) and a digital platform. Its product portfolio includes the weekly newspaper publication (De Andere Krant weekuitgave) as the core product, supplemented by trial subscriptions (Proefabonnement), thematic special-issue newspapers (Themakranten) covering 12 distinct topics, a books catalog with approximately 40 titles, a membership program with network events, and campaign products like coin stickers. The company transitioned from thematic publications to a weekly format starting October 2021.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• De Andere Krant weekuitgave (Weekly Newspaper) The primary weekly newspaper publication containing 24 pages with 16-20 articles and 5-6 columns per issue, covering news, background stories, columns, interviews, and opinions on politics, health, economy, environment, culture, spirituality, and media. Available at €4.00 per weekly issue.
• Proefabonnement (Trial Subscription) A trial subscription offering 6 issues of the weekly newspaper delivered to the subscriber's address for €20, including shipping costs. First issue arrives Saturday if ordered before Wednesday.
• Themakranten (Thematic Newspapers) Twelve thematic special-issue newspapers covering topics including Russia, Finance, 9/11, Health, MH17, Freedom, Covid 1984, Latin America, Media, Leef!, Climate, and Power. Each costs €1 (minimum 4 per order) or available in bundles.
• Lidmaatschap (Membership) A membership program providing access to network events featuring lectures and presentations on topics covered by De Andere Krant, with appearances by editors, journalists, and experts such as Karen Hamaker-Zondag and Cees Hamelink.
• Boeken (Books) A collection of approximately 40 books sold through the webshop, covering politics, health, finance, and society. Titles include 'De Grote Verbouwing van Nederland rolt door' (€25), 'Machtmerrie' by Saskia van Orly (€20.22), 'Vaccin vrij!' (€27.95), 'De Corona Inquisitie' (€25.99), with prices ranging from €5.00 to €75.00.
• Munt-stickers (Coin Stickers) Stickers designed to fit on 50 cent, 1 euro, and 2 euro coins as part of the 'Betaal Bewust Contant' (Pay Consciously Cash) campaign advocating for cash payments and financial freedom.
• De Andere Financiële Krant (The Alternative Financial Newspaper) A thematic newspaper focused on financial system analysis, money creation, and economic alternatives, produced in collaboration with Stichting Ons Geld.

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Stichting Ons GeldminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on money creation topics. De Andere Krant partners with Ons Geld (Our Money Foundation) to question the principles of the current financial system and raise awareness about monetary policy issues.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Substack: Subscription publishing platform enabling independent writers and newsletters to monetize audiences directly. An enabling competitor and channel that De Andere Krant's model resembles in its direct-to-consumer subscription mechanics.

Broad incumbents

• Trouw: Established Dutch daily newspaper covering politics, opinion, and society. Competes for the same Dutch opinion-journalism audience but as a mainstream De Andere Krant explicitly positions itself against.
• NRC: Leading Dutch quality newspaper with a strong subscription-driven digital model. Comparable in product category (Dutch news subscription) but mainstream in editorial positioning versus De Andere Krant's independent stance.
• De Volkskrant: Major Dutch quality daily newspaper. While mainstream rather than alternative, it competes for the same Dutch newspaper-reading audience and serves as a benchmark for subscription pricing and Dutch print-media economics.

Direct peers

• Follow the Money: Dutch independent investigative journalism outlet funded through reader subscriptions and donations, covering politics, finance, and society. Closely comparable in business model (DTC subscriptions + donations) and editorial independence positioning in the Dutch market.
• Junge Freiheit: German weekly newspaper covering politics and society from an independent/alternative perspective, with a print edition, subscription model, and similar brand positioning outside mainstream German media.
• The Epoch Times: International alternative/independent news publication with a Dutch edition, weekly print cadence, and similar positioning outside mainstream media. Directly comparable in product format, audience ideology, and subscription-driven business model.
• Café Weltschmerz: Dutch-language independent media outlet producing long-form journalism and interviews outside mainstream narratives, with a similar subscriber and donation-supported funding model in the same Dutch market.

Regional players

• taz (die tageszeitung): German independent left-leaning daily newspaper with print and digital editions, subscription model, and cooperative ownership structure — comparable as an independent/ideologically-positioned print publication in a neighboring European market.
• Doorbraak: Belgian independent online magazine publishing critical journalism and alternative perspectives, comparable in editorial positioning but focused on Belgium/Flanders rather than the Netherlands.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AndereKrant
• Facebookfacebook.com/deanderekrant
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/deanderekrant

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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