Newsletter Glue vs Substack
Both are in Newsletter platforms. Here is how their plans, prices and features compare, taken from each vendor's own site.
The main differences
- Fees: Newsletter Glue states none; Substack 10% of paid-subscription revenue, plus credit card fees.
| Newsletter Glue | Substack | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | from $29/mo | Not verified yet |
| Free plan | Not stated by the vendor | Not stated by the vendor |
| Free trial | Yes | Not stated by the vendor |
| Plans | Newsletter Glue ($29/mo); Newsletter Glue Connect ($99/mo) | Revenue share () |
| Fees | Not stated | 10% of paid-subscription revenue, plus credit card fees |
| Best for | Not stated | Creators |
| Key features | Drag-and-drop email template builder in WordPress; Connects to 21 email service providers; Auto-generated newsletter content from your posts; Publish newsletters on your site as an archive | Newsletters with free and paid posts; Paid subscriptions set up in minutes; You own your content and subscriber list |
| Checked on | 2026-10-04 | 2026-10-02 |
Prices change; confirm on the vendor's site before you buy. Full details and sources are on each tool's page.
Newsletter Glue
- 14-day free trial
- Unlimited subscribers on both plans
- Works with the email provider you already use
Trade-offs
- WordPress only
- Own engine plan caps sends at 25,000 a month
- Connect at $99 a month does not include sending
Substack
- No monthly fee is listed on the page
- Writers keep 90% of subscription revenue before card fees
- Set free or paid access post by post
Trade-offs
- Substack keeps 10% of revenue, on top of credit card fees
- The page does not list a plan comparison or feature tiers