Substack
Newsletter and paid subscription platform that takes a share of revenue.
- Starting price
- Free only
- Free plan
- Not stated by the vendor
- Free trial
- Not stated by the vendor
- Checked on
- 2026-10-02
Substack lets writers publish newsletters and charge for paid subscriptions. Rather than a monthly plan, it takes a share of subscription revenue.
Key features
- Newsletters with free and paid posts
- Paid subscriptions set up in minutes
- You own your content and subscriber list
What stands out
- 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
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Fees | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue share | 10% of paid-subscription revenue, plus credit card fees |
|
Substack's page describes revenue sharing: writers keep 90% of their revenue minus credit card fees. It lists no monthly plans, so there is no flat price to show.
Checked 2026-10-02. Source: substack.com. Prices change; confirm on the vendor's site before you buy.
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