Substack pricing
Every Substack plan, read off Substack's own pricing page on 24 September 2026.
Substack plans
| Plan | Per month | In pounds (approx.) | Includes | Terms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Free | unlimited subscribers | 10% of paid-subscription revenue |
Checked 24 September 2026 on Substack's pricing page. Pound figures use the European Central Bank reference rate of 24 September 2026.
Fees and limits to know about
- 10% of each paid-subscription transaction, before Stripe’s fees.
- One-time $50 fee to use your own domain.
- Writers recommend other publications; new recommendations reach their subscribers in a digest email.
How Substack's price compares
Cheapest paid plan of each tool we compare Substack with, lowest first, in pounds for a like-for-like view.
| Tool | Free plan | Paid from | In pounds (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghost | No | $18/mo | £13.62/mo |
| MailerLite | Yes | $19/mo | £14.37/mo |
| Kit | Yes | $33/mo | £24.96/mo |
| beehiiv | Yes | $49/mo | £37.07/mo |
| Substack | Yes | 10% of paid revenue | — |
Price history
- 24 September 2026 — Added. Free to publish; keeps 10% of paid-subscription revenue, plus Stripe fees.
Every recorded change is also on the public changelog.
More on Substack
Common questions
How much does Substack cost?
Substack is free to use and has no paid plan; it keeps 10% of paid-subscription revenue instead. Checked on 24 September 2026.
Does Substack have a free plan?
Yes. Publishing is free however many subscribers you have. Paid subscriptions cost nothing a month; Substack takes 10% of each payment.
Sources & verification
- api.frankfurter.app — checked 24 September 2026European Central Bank reference rate, published via Frankfurter.
- support.substack.com — checked 24 September 2026Publishing is free however many subscribers you have. Paid subscriptions cost nothing a month; Substack takes 10% of each payment.
- support.substack.com — checked 24 September 2026One-time $50 fee to use your own domain.
- support.substack.com — checked 24 September 2026Writers recommend other publications; new recommendations reach their subscribers in a digest email.