Substack
Start a newsletter, build a paid subscription
newsletter platformFree planSetup: simple
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Overview
Substack is the simplest way to start a newsletter and charge for subscriptions. No monthly fee — Substack takes 10% of paid subscription revenue. Best for writers who want minimal setup and built-in discovery through the Substack network.
Pros & Cons
What we like
- ✓Absolute easiest setup — live in minutes
- ✓Built-in paid subscription model
- ✓Discovery through Substack network
- ✓No monthly fees
Watch out for
- ✕10% revenue cut becomes expensive at scale
- ✕Very limited customization
- ✕No advanced analytics or growth tools
- ✕Hard to migrate subscribers out
Best for
- Writers starting a paid newsletter with minimal tech
- Creators wanting built-in Substack audience discovery
Not ideal for
- Growth-focused newsletters (beehiiv is far better)
- Anyone wanting design control or integrations
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AppAdvize Scores
Ease of Use9.5/10
Value for Money8/10
Support Quality6.5/10
Integrations5/10
Scalability7.5/10
Overall7.8/10
Pricing
✓Free plan available
Free — Free — 10% cut on paid subscriptions
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 2017
- Users
- 35M+ active subscriptions
- Setup time
- ~15 min
- Complexity
- simple
- Maturity
- established
Last verified: 2026-03-01