Alternatives
Substack alternatives
Substack lists 3 alternatives in this directory. The first row is Substack. The other rows are those alternatives. “Listed for” is the use cases on the listing, not a recommendation from a test.
| Tool | Pricing model | Starting price | Paid plans from | Listed for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substack | Usage-based | Free | Not confirmed | writers, solo founders |
| beehiiv | Freemium | Free | $49/month billed annually (Lite, up to 1,000 subscribers) | writers, marketers, solo founders |
| Kit | Freemium | Free | $33/month (Creator, 1,000 subscribers) | writers, solo founders, marketers |
| Mailchimp | Freemium | Free | Not confirmed | marketers, solo founders, consultants |
Pair comparisons
Questions
What alternatives does StackFinds list for Substack?
The alternatives page lists beehiiv, Kit, and Mailchimp. Each one is also a tool page in the directory. Pair pages under Comparisons repeat the same published fields for one pair at a time.
How much do Substack and the listed alternatives cost?
Substack is listed as usage-based. Starting price: Free. A paid starting price is not confirmed. Those figures were checked on October 15, 2026. beehiiv is listed as freemium. Starting price: Free. Paid plans from $49/month billed annually (Lite, up to 1,000 subscribers). Those figures were checked on October 15, 2026. Kit is listed as freemium. Starting price: Free. Paid plans from $33/month (Creator, 1,000 subscribers). Those figures were checked on October 15, 2026. Mailchimp is listed as freemium. Starting price: Free. A paid starting price is not confirmed. Those figures were checked on October 15, 2026.
Which Substack alternative is the best fit?
StackFinds does not rank these tools and did not test them against each other. The “Listed for” column is the use cases already on each listing, not a score.