Publishing made simple
Publish to email and the web from one place. It’s a newsletter, but better – and you can charge for it.
Own your list
You have a trusted relationship with your readers. With Substack, you own your mailing list and content.
It’s easy to get started
Publish for free
It takes less than 5 minutes to get started. If you already have an email list, it’s easy to import.
Build your audience
You can publish without charging for as long as you’d like, with no limits.
Make money
When you’re ready, you can turn on paid subscriptions.
How to launch a paid plan
How to launch a paid plan
Import your publication
Bring your content from Mailchimp, Wordpress, Tinyletter, Revue, Medium, or your custom website.
Substack makes it dead simple to start a newsletter and get paid for it.
Judd Legum, former editor-in-chief of Think Progress and author of Popular Information
Substack gives me a way to connect with my audience on my own terms.
Lyz Lenz, author of God Land and Men Yell At Me
About Substack
Why subscriptions?
Direct subscriptions are a better business model for culture. It puts the reader in control, and helps you make more money.
Read our manifesto
Read our manifesto
What does it cost?
Publishing is completely free. Once you start charging, there's a 10% fee on top of credit card fees.
Who uses Substack?
Journalists, authors, analysts, podcasters, bloggers and more. Anyone who has something to say.
See who uses Substack
See who uses Substack
Ready to start publishing?
Get startedHave more questions?
Check out the FAQ for publishers or write to us at hello@substack.com