Substack

Publishing platform for paid newsletters

Newsletter PlatformFree to publish; Substack takes 10% of paid subscription revenue plus payment fees
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Quick Facts

Category
Newsletter Platform
Pricing
Free to publish; Substack takes 10% of paid subscription revenue plus payment fees
Integrations
5+ apps
Best For
Independent writers and journalists monetizing through paid subscriptions

About Substack

Substack is a publishing platform that lets writers send newsletters and run paid subscriptions. It combines email distribution, a hosted website, payments, and a discovery network, taking a percentage of subscription revenue.

AI & Automation Readiness

How well does Substack work with AI agents and automation?

Automation Score1/5
○API Available
○Webhooks/Automation
✓Rich Integration Ecosystem
✓AI-Native Features

Key Features

✓Newsletter & post publishing
✓Paid subscriptions & payments
✓Podcast & video support
✓Discovery network & recommendations
✓Reader app & community features

Integrations

Substack connects with 5+ apps and services.

StripeTwitter/XRSSApple PodcastsSpotify

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