About Substack
Substack is the leading newsletter platform that allows writers to start free newsletters and convert readers to paid subscribers. It takes 10% of paid subscription revenue. With network effects from the Substack reader app and discovery features, it has become the default starting point for many writers and journalists.
What's Great
- ✓Free to start, no monthly fees
- ✓Built-in reader network and discovery
- ✓Simple to use
- ✓Podcast and video support
Watch Out For
- !10% revenue cut on paid subscriptions
- !Less analytics than beehiiv
- !Limited growth tools compared to competitors
Common Use Cases
1
Independent writers
2
Journalists going independent
3
Thought leader newsletters
Best For
Pricing Model
Freemium
Free plan available. Paid plans unlock advanced features.
Category
Newsletter Platforms
Publish, grow, and monetize email newsletters with dedicated creator tools.
Tags
newsletterpaid subscriptionswritersjournalistscommunity