Substack
9.0#1 in membership site platforms$50 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitSubstack vs Throughline
Throughline
5.8#134 in writing apps$39 one-timeWindowsmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Substack | Throughline |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Mobile apps | Native iOS and Android apps provide reading, subscriptions, push notifications, saved posts and mobile earnings or statistics views. | No |
Substack plans
- Free publishingFree
- Free to startFree
- Custom domain$50, paid once
- Paid subscriptions—
Throughline plans
- Throughline$39, 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 Throughline if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.