Substack pricing (2026)
Current Substack plans and prices by subscriber count, verified against the official pricing page. All prices in USD, excluding tax.
Last verified against official pricing pages · price history
Prices change often. Every price here was checked against the platform's official pricing page on the date shown, but plans, promos and taxes vary. Always confirm on the official site before you buy or switch. Not financial advice.
What it costs at common list sizes
| Subscribers | Cheapest plan, monthly billing | …with automations |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | $0 (Free + 10% of paid revenue) | n/a |
| 10,000 | $0 (Free + 10% of paid revenue) | n/a |
| 50,000 | $0 (Free + 10% of paid revenue) | n/a |
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Plans and features
| Feature | Free + 10% of paid revenue |
|---|---|
| Paid subscriptions | Yes |
| Automations | No |
| Website on own domain | Yes |
| Remove platform branding | No |
Fees on paid subscriptions: Substack keeps 10% of subscription revenue; Stripe 2.9% + $0.30 per US card payment plus 0.7% Stripe Billing on recurring payments. source
Free + 10% of paid revenue
Unlimited subscribers. Custom domain is a one-time $50. No automation builder. Your publication stays on Substack's network/branding.
Free (no subscriber limit).
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Price history
Tracking since 20 Oct 2026. This is our first dated observation; new columns are added every time we re-check the official pricing page. Full history: /data/history.json.
| Price point | |
|---|---|
| Free + 10% of paid revenue: subscriber limit | No limit |
| Platform cut on paid subscriptions (%) | 10% |
No price changes recorded since tracking began.
How we verified this
Official Substack help article 'How much does Substack cost?' (updated 2026-09-29). Checked 2026-10-20. Source: https://support.substack.com/hc/en-us/articles/360037607131-How-much-does-Substack-cost.
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