Substack: Simple newsletter with paid subscription

Substack is the simplest way to start a newsletter with paid subscriptions. Free to start with 10% revenue share on paid subscriptions. Built-in discovery and reader app.

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Substack is the simplest way to start a newsletter with paid subscriptions. Free to start with 10% revenue share on paid subscriptions. Built-in discovery and reader app.

Key Features

Paid subscriptions
Reader app
Notes feature
Podcast hosting
Simple editor
Discovery

Pricing

PlanWhat's IncludedCost
FreeBasic features$0
ProBest Value
10% of paid subscription revenueFree

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • check_circleVery simple
  • check_circleBuilt-in audience
  • check_circleFree to start
  • check_circleReader app

Cons

  • cancel10% fee on revenue
  • cancelLimited customization
  • cancelBasic analytics

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