Substack vs AWeber
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
4.3
vs4.2
Starting Price
Free
vs$12.49
Pricing Model
free
vsfreemium
Feature
Substack
AWeber
Newsletter publishing
Paid subscriptions
Podcast hosting
Notes social feed
Discovery network
iOS/Android apps
Email Campaigns
Automation
Landing Pages
Web Push Notifications
Signup Forms
Analytics
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
AWeber Pros
- One of the longest-running email platforms
- 14-day free trial on every plan
- 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