Substack Pricing in 2026 — All Plans Compared
★ 4.2 (312 reviews)|free
Free
$0
Free forever, 10% of paid subscription revenue
Is the Free Tier Enough?
Substack offers a free tier: Free forever, 10% of paid subscription revenue
The free plan works well for individual users and small teams getting started. If you need advanced features, more storage, or team collaboration, you will likely need to upgrade to the Starter or Pro plan. We recommend starting free and upgrading only when you hit a concrete limitation.
Which Plan Should You Pick?
FREE
Best if you are a solo user testing Substack or need basic functionality without paying.
Price Comparison vs Alternatives
| Plan | Substack | Resend | Beehiiv |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Starter | N/A | $20/mo (Pro, 50K emails) | $49/mo (Scale) |
| Pro | N/A | Custom (Enterprise) | $99/mo (Max) |
| Enterprise | N/A | Custom pricing | Custom pricing |
| Rating | ★ 4.2 | ★ 4.5 | ★ 4.4 |