ConvertKit 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
4.4
vs4.3
Starting Price
Free
vsFree
Pricing Model
freemium
vsfree
Feature
ConvertKit
Substack
Email broadcasts
Visual automations
Landing pages
Subscriber tagging
Forms
Creator Network
Newsletter publishing
Paid subscriptions
Podcast hosting
Notes social feed
Discovery network
iOS/Android apps
ConvertKit Pros
- Creator-focused
- Visual automations
- Good free tier
- Growing network
ConvertKit Cons
- Limited templates
- Gets expensive at scale
- Basic reporting on free
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