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Mała vs Substack

Mała

6.0#132 in writing appsFree plan
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Substack

9.0#1 in membership site platforms$50 one-time
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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What both publish

FactMałaSubstack
Free planYesYes
PublishingMała does not include publishing functionality, and its exported DOCX files can be imported into tools such as Vellum or KDP.The platform supports written posts, newsletters, podcasts, video, live streams, and pages in one publishing flow.
PurposeMała is a distraction-free writing app for long-form writers.Substack is a publishing platform for writers, creators, and subscribers.

Mała plans

  • FreeFree

Substack plans

  • Free publishingFree
  • Free to startFree
  • Custom domain$50, paid once
  • Paid subscriptions—

Pick Mała 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.

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