Substack

Where it fits

earning

Paid subscriptionsNot yet

must-haves

A websiteEmail automations

price

FreeUp to $10 a monthUp to $20 a month

Pricing

Free plan

Yes

From Substack's pricing page, checked October 26, 2026. Prices change; the vendor's page has today's.

Features

Works on

Web, iPhone, Android

Paid subscriptions

Yes

Platform cut

10%

Website

Yes

Automations

Yes

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