Profile Builder
6.1#79 in membership site platformsFrom €99 a yearWebSelf-hosted
VisitProfile Builder vs Substack
What both publish
| Fact | Profile Builder | Substack |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Listed integrations include WooCommerce, Elementor, Divi, Gutenberg, Paid Member Subscriptions, bbPress, BuddyPress, Mailchimp, Campaign Monitor, and MailPoet. | 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 | The WordPress.org listing says that, if opted in, the plugin sends limited diagnostic and configuration data to Cozmoslabs.com to help improve the product. | Substack's privacy policy says it endeavors to protect personal information but cannot guarantee complete security. |
Profile Builder plans
- Basic€99 a year
- Pro€169 a year
- Agency€299 a year
Substack plans
- Free publishingFree
- Free to startFree
- Custom domain$50, paid once
- Paid subscriptions—
Pick Profile Builder 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.