The OG paid newsletter platform
Substack pioneered the paid newsletter model. Founded by Chris Best and Hamish McKenzie in 2017. Free to start, they take 10% of paid subscriptions. Over 5M paid subscriptions on the platform. Great for writers who want zero setup friction.
Pros
- Built-in audience discovery
- No upfront costs
- Simple and focused
Cons
- 10% cut is steep at scale
- Limited customization
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