Substack
9.0#1 in membership site platforms$50 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitSubstack vs SureMembers
SureMembers
6.5#66 in membership site platformsFrom $69 a yearWebSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Substack | SureMembers |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Integrations | 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. | SureMembers describes integrations with SureCart, checkout and payment plugins, LMS plugins using WordPress content and custom post types, and automation tools. |
Substack plans
- Free publishingFree
- Free to startFree
- Custom domain$50, paid once
- Paid subscriptions—
SureMembers plans
- Starter$69 a year
- Pro$149 a year
- Business$199 a year
- Business Lifetime split pay$59 a month
- Business Lifetime$599, paid once
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.
Pick SureMembers if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.