Substack
FreeNewsletters and paid writing you own
Best for newsletter · publishing · writers
Toolora score86/100
Our own editorial score, not public reviews.
Strengths
- Email newsletter publishing
- Paid subscriptions
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you need a team plan, audit logs, or a phone number to call
Substack lets writers publish posts and podcasts to an email list they keep. Readers subscribe for free or paid; you own the list and the archive.
Key features
- Email newsletter publishing
- Paid subscriptions
- Writer-owned list and archive
- Notes and discussion
Why it is on Toolora
We list Substack for people who need newsletter · publishing · writers. Skip it if you need a team plan, audit logs, or a phone number to call.
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