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Supercast alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Supercast alternative is Substack (3.2 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Supercast compared with 5 alternatives: Patreon, Memberful, Substack, Buy Me a Coffee and Ghost.
Supercast is free to use. 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
How each one differs from Supercast
Patreon
Paid memberships, a shop and community for creators and their fans
- Patreon is free.
- Patreon also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Patreon also covers digital downloads.
Suits: Podcasters, video makers and artists funded by monthly members
Memberful
Membership platform for paid newsletters, podcasts and communities
- Memberful starts at $49 per month.
- Memberful has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Supercast.
- Memberful also covers online courses and digital downloads.
Suits: Writers and publishers running a paid newsletter on their own site
Substack
Newsletter, podcast and video publishing with paid subscriptions
- Substack is free.
- Substack also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Substack also covers email campaigns.
Suits: Writers who want to start a paid newsletter with no upfront cost
Buy Me a Coffee
Creator page for tips, memberships and a simple shop
- Buy Me a Coffee is free.
- Buy Me a Coffee also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Buy Me a Coffee also covers digital downloads.
- Buy Me a Coffee does not cover community, which Supercast does.
Suits: Creators who want tips and memberships without a monthly bill
Ghost
Open source publishing with newsletters and paid memberships
- Ghost starts at $15 per month for up to 1,000 members, billed yearly ($18 billed monthly).
- Ghost has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Supercast.
- Ghost is open source, according to its own site.
- Ghost also covers email campaigns.
- Ghost does not cover community, which Supercast does.
Suits: Publishers who want a website, newsletter and paid memberships in one product
Limits worth knowing in Supercast
- The $0.59 per subscriber a month is charged on top of Stripe's fees, which the page lists as 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction and 0.7% on recurring payments.
- One-time payments cost 15% up to a maximum of $1.50 per payment, plus Stripe processing fees.
- Multi-show support and bundle subscriptions are only on the Custom plan, which is sold through sales.
- Requires a Stripe account; the pricing page names no other payment processor.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Supercast?
The alternatives to Supercast in this directory are Patreon, Memberful, Substack, Buy Me a Coffee and Ghost. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Supercast.
Is there a free alternative to Supercast?
Yes. Patreon, Substack and Buy Me a Coffee are free to use.
Which Supercast alternatives work on Android?
The Supercast listing does not include an Android app. Patreon, Substack and Buy Me a Coffee list one.
Which Supercast alternatives work on iOS?
The Supercast listing does not include an iOS app. Patreon, Substack and Buy Me a Coffee list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Supercast?
Ghost is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.