Substack
Direct-to-reader publication platform combining newsletters, podcasts, and paid subscriptions
pricingfree tierapichecked 22 Aug 2026
What Substack is
Substack is a digital publishing and newsletter platform that empowers independent writers, journalists, and creators to build direct connections with their audiences. It combines clean blog hosting, email delivery, audio podcast distribution, and reader community discussion into a unified experience. Creators can publish for free or charge subscription fees, keeping 90% of revenue while retaining full subscriber list ownership.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free Platform | Free | Unlimited subscribers, unlimited email sends, podcast hosting, community chat, 10% fee only on paid subscriptions |
100% free to publish and send; Substack takes a 10% cut only when you charge paid subscribers.
Free access: Free publishing and email delivery with no upfront subscription fees
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Best for
- Independent journalists, essayists, and thought leaders building a direct subscriber-supported publication
- Writers wanting viral audience discovery through the Substack app, Notes feed, and recommendation network
Not for
- Ecommerce brands needing complex behavioral cart abandonment automation sequences
Integrations
Substack alternatives
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Kit Creator marketing platform for newsletters, visual automation funnels, and digital product sales 
Buttondown Minimalist, Markdown-first newsletter service with paid subscription monetization for writers 
MailerLite User-friendly email marketing platform with visual automation builder and landing pages 
beehiiv Newsletter platform with AI writing and growth tools Head to head: Substack vs Kit Substack vs Buttondown Substack vs MailerLite Substack vs beehiiv
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