Substack alternatives

Substack: Newsletter platform where writers publish posts and charge for paid subscriptions.

Looking for an alternative to Substack? Here are 8 products that do a similar job, with their pricing, platforms and where they're made. Products marked Launch Boost paid to be listed first.

8 alternatives to Substack

WordPress

Open-source CMS for anything from blogs to online stores.
- Free
- Web
- Made in United States
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Ghost

Open-source publishing platform for blogs, newsletters and paid memberships.
- Free plan available
- Web
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Tumblr

Microblogging and social platform for posts, art and fandoms.
- Free
- Web, iOS, Android
- Made in United States
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Bear Blog

Minimal, fast blogging platform with no trackers or ads.
- Free plan available
- Web
- Made in South Africa
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Medium

Publishing platform with a built-in reader network and a paid membership.
- Free plan available
- Web, iOS, Android
- Made in United States
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Write.as

Minimal, privacy-focused blogging and publishing platform.
- Paid
- Web, iOS, Android
- Made in United States
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listmonk

Self-hosted newsletter and mailing list manager, free and open source.
- Free
- Web
- Made in India
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Blot

Blogging platform that turns a folder of files into a website.
- Paid
- Web
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Substack alternatives compared

Product	Pricing	Platforms	Made in
WordPress	Free	Web	United States
Ghost	Free plan available	Web	–
Tumblr	Free	Web, iOS, Android	United States
Bear Blog	Free plan available	Web	South Africa
Medium	Free plan available	Web, iOS, Android	United States
Write.as	Paid	Web, iOS, Android	United States
listmonk	Free	Web	India
Blot	Paid	Web	–

Substack alternatives: frequently asked questions

What are the best alternatives to Substack?

Popular alternatives to Substack are WordPress, Ghost and Tumblr. You can compare their pricing, platforms and the country they're made in on this page.

Is there a free alternative to Substack?

Yes. WordPress, Tumblr and listmonk are free to use. Ghost, Bear Blog and Medium have a free plan.

Which Substack alternatives work on iPhone and Android?

Tumblr, Medium and Write.as have apps for both iPhone and Android.