Folian
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VisitFolian vs Substack
What both publish
| Fact | Folian | Substack |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Mobile apps | No | Native iOS and Android apps provide reading, subscriptions, push notifications, saved posts and mobile earnings or statistics views. |
| Purpose | Folian is a local-first writing workspace for authors that brings manuscript work, planning, story materials and research together. | Substack is a publishing platform for writers, creators, and subscribers. |
Folian plans
- Public Beta$29, paid once
- Folian Public Beta for Mac$30, paid once
Substack plans
- Free publishingFree
- Free to startFree
- Custom domain$50, paid once
- Paid subscriptions—
Pick Folian if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Substack if…
Substack suits writers, journalists, podcasters, video creators, experts, educators, and media companies building a direct subscriber audience. It is useful for creators who want multiple media formats, audience discovery, segmentation, email automation, and paid subscription options.