Substack Pricing in 2026
Complete breakdown of Substack pricing plans, features, and value.
Last updated: February 2026
Pricing Overview
Free (10% on paid subs)
Starting Price
✅
Free Tier
Free + revenue share
Pricing Model
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150100+
Your Estimate
$60/month
$720/year
You save $180/year with annual billing!
PlanPro
Users5
Per user$12/mo
Included in Pro:
- ✓All features
- ✓Priority support
* Prices may vary. Check official website for current pricing.
Features Included
Free TierUnlimited subscribers
Custom DomainPaid only
Referral ProgramNo
MonetizationSubscriptions only
AnalyticsBasic
SegmentationLimited
Platform Fee10% of paid
APILimited
Is Substack Worth It?
✅ Worth It If...
- • Built-in discovery and audience
- • Reader app with social features
- • Simple to start
- • Strong brand recognition
- • Notes feature for engagement
- • Great for writers
❌ Not Worth It If...
- • 10% platform fee on paid
- • Limited customization
- • Basic analytics
- • No referral program
- • Less control over monetization
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