Substack
9.0#1 in membership site platforms$50 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitSubstack vs Ultimate Member
Ultimate Member
7.1#40 in membership site platformsFrom $276 a yearFree planWebSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Substack | Ultimate Member |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| 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. | Listed integrations include MailChimp, myCRED, Unsplash, ForumWP, Zapier, Stripe, WooCommerce, JobBoardWP, and Google reCAPTCHA. |
Substack plans
- Free publishingFree
- Free to startFree
- Custom domain$50, paid once
- Paid subscriptions—
Ultimate Member plans
- FreeFree
- Standard$276 a year
- Pro$348 a year
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 Ultimate Member if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.