Minstrel
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VisitMinstrel vs Substack
What both publish
| Fact | Minstrel | Substack |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The maker says Minstrel can import DOCX from Google Docs and Microsoft Word, as well as Scrivener projects. | Official integrations include RSS, podcast distribution to Apple and Spotify, Google Analytics 4, Google Tag Manager, X and Facebook pixels, Google site verification, YouTube and LinkedIn account connections. |
| Privacy | Minstrel says it does not sell personal information or use writing to track users across other companies' apps or websites for advertising. | Substack's privacy policy says it endeavors to protect personal information but cannot guarantee complete security. |
| Purpose | Minstrel is made for fiction writers working on novels, serials, and other long-form stories. | Substack is a publishing platform for writers, creators, and subscribers. |
Minstrel plans
- LiteFree
- Plus$10 a month
- Pro$20 a month
- Standard$40, paid once
Substack plans
- Free publishingFree
- Free to startFree
- Custom domain$50, paid once
- Paid subscriptions—
Pick Minstrel 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.