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Substack
Platform for independent writers to publish and monetize newsletters.
⭐ 4.3/5Free Tier AvailableFounded 2017
About Substack
Substack is a publishing platform that makes it simple for writers to start a newsletter, build a community, and make money from subscriptions. It takes a 10% cut of paid subscriptions but charges nothing upfront, making it risk-free for writers to get started.
Key Features
✓Newsletter publishing
✓Paid subscriptions
✓Podcast hosting
✓Community features
✓Custom domains
✓Analytics
✓Recommendations
✓Notes
✓Mobile app
✓Archive
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- ✓Free to start
- ✓Built-in monetization
- ✓Growing network
- ✓Simple to use
👎 Cons
- ✗10% revenue cut
- ✗Limited customization
- ✗No advanced automation
- ✗Lock-in concerns
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