AWeber vs Substack
Detailed comparison to help you choose the right tool for your needs
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Substack
Start a newsletter. Build a community.
4.3
Editorial RatingQuick Comparison
Rating
4.2
vs4.3
Starting Price
Free
vsFree
Pricing Model
freemium
vsfree
Feature
AWeber
Substack
Email Campaigns
Automation
Landing Pages
Web Push Notifications
Signup Forms
Analytics
Newsletter publishing
Paid subscriptions
Podcast hosting
Notes social feed
Discovery network
iOS/Android apps
AWeber Pros
- One of the longest-running email platforms
- Free plan available for beginners
- Excellent customer support including phone
- Simple enough for email marketing beginners
- Good deliverability rates
- Web push notifications included
AWeber Cons
- Automation features are less advanced than competitors
- Template designs feel somewhat dated
- Limited segmentation on lower plans
- No built-in CRM functionality
- Charges for unsubscribed contacts on some plans
- Landing page builder is basic
Substack Pros
- Zero upfront cost — pay only when you earn
- Large built-in discovery network
- Extremely simple setup
- Notes feed drives cross-promotion
- Podcast hosting included
Substack Cons
- 10% revenue cut becomes expensive at scale
- Limited design and customization options
- Less control over subscriber data
- Can't easily move off platform