Substack pricing
Substack is free to use.
FreeChecked Nov 12, 2026 against substack.com
Plans and prices
- Starts at
- Free
- Free plan
- Free to start, with no platform fees or tiers; Substack keeps 10% of paid-subscription revenue.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Substack | $0 | Free to start with no tiers or contracts. Writers keep 90% of paid-subscription revenue, minus credit card fees. |
Read from substack.com on Nov 12, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Substack before you buy.
How Substack's price compares
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Substack | Free | Yes | |
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Each price is the vendor’s own, with its billing basis as stated. Check dates are on each tool’s page.
Substack pricing questions
Is Substack free?
Yes. Substack is free to use. Free to start, with no platform fees or tiers; Substack keeps 10% of paid-subscription revenue.
How much does Substack cost?
Substack lists one plan. Substack: $0. Prices were read from substack.com on Nov 12, 2026.
When were Substack's prices last checked?
On Nov 12, 2026, against substack.com. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.