Substack
freemiumStart a newsletter, build a media business
About
Substack has become synonymous with the newsletter renaissance, enabling independent writers to build substantial businesses around their writing. Many journalists have left traditional media to build larger audiences and income on Substack. The platform handles everything: a beautiful writing editor, email delivery, paid subscriptions, podcast hosting, and community features. You keep your subscriber list and can export at any time—Substack doesn't hold your audience hostage. The free tier is genuinely free with no limits on subscribers or sends. Substack takes 10% only when you start charging readers, aligning their incentive with your success.
Key features
- Beautiful writing editor
- Built-in paid subscriptions
- Community features
- Podcast hosting
- No upfront costs
- Own your subscriber list