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Substack is a publishing platform for subscription-based newsletters, podcasts, and community spaces with built-in payments.

Pricing

$10% of subscription revenue

Founded

2017

Team size

51-200 employees

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

At a glance

Pricing model

Usage-based

Try before you buy

Integrates with

Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeLinkedInTwitter/X+4

About Substack

Substack is a publishing platform that lets writers and creators run email newsletters, blogs, podcasts, and paid subscriptions from one place. It is aimed at independent writers and media operators who want to own their audience and monetize directly. Core features include subscriber management, native payments via Stripe, discovery/recommendations, and a mobile reader app.

Buyer Fit & Positioning

Procurement & Fit

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Trust

Security & compliance

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Pricing

Commercial model

Pricing model: Usage-based

Free trial: No

Free plan: Yes

Contract minimum: Not specified

Procurement

Purchasing & legal

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Fit

Best-fit company size

Company-size fit has not been specified yet.

Implementation & Procurement

Commercial Fit & Ecosystem

Proof, Outcomes & Momentum

Alternatives, Migration & Buyer Objections