Substack vs ConvertKit
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
vs4.4
Starting Price
Free
vsFree
Pricing Model
free
vsfreemium
Feature
Substack
ConvertKit
Newsletter publishing
Paid subscriptions
Podcast hosting
Notes social feed
Discovery network
iOS/Android apps
Email broadcasts
Visual automations
Landing pages
Subscriber tagging
Forms
Creator Network
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
ConvertKit Pros
- Creator-focused
- Visual automations
- Good free tier
- Growing network
ConvertKit Cons
- Limited templates
- Gets expensive at scale
- Basic reporting on free