Podbean vs Substack
PodbeanPodcast Hosting
SubstackNewsletter Platforms
$10% of subscription revenuePublished price
Podbean Podcast Hosting Podcast hosting and monetization. | Substack Newsletter Platforms Start a newsletter. | |
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| Overview | ||
| Category | Podcast Hosting | Newsletter Platforms |
| What it is | Podbean provides podcast hosting with unlimited storage, monetization tools, live streaming, and podcast website creation. | Substack is a publishing platform for subscription-based newsletters, podcasts, and community spaces with built-in payments. |
| Pricing | ||
| Published price | Basic: Free Unlimited Audio: $9/month Business: $99/month | $10% of subscription revenue Free to publish regardless of subscriber count. When paid subscriptions are enabled, Substack takes a flat 10% of subscription revenue plus Stripe processing (~2.9% + $0.30, plus… |
| Pricing model | Tiered plans | Usage-based |
| Free options | Free plan | Free plan · No free trial |
| Deal on Cubbie | None right now | None right now |
| Company | ||
| Founded | 2006 | 2017 |
| Team size | 51-200 employees | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Newark, Delaware | San Francisco, California |
| Featured clients | Independent podcasters, Businesses, Content creators | Writers and journalists |