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SubstackNewsletter Platforms
$10% of subscription revenuePublished price
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Pointer
Newsletter Platforms

For work that has to be right.

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Substack
Newsletter Platforms

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Overview
CategoryNewsletter PlatformsNewsletter Platforms
What it isAI newsletter platform for technical content creators with audience growth toolsSubstack is a publishing platform for subscription-based newsletters, podcasts, and community spaces with built-in payments.
Pricing
Published priceNot published$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 modelCustom quoteUsage-based
Free optionsNot availableFree plan · No free trial
Deal on CubbieNone right nowNone right now
Company
Founded20222017
Team size1-10 employees51-200 employees
HeadquartersSan Francisco, CASan Francisco, California
Featured clientsNot availableWriters and journalists

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