Substack
9.0#1 in membership site platforms$50 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitSubstack vs Upscribe
What both publish
| Fact | Substack | Upscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Audience segmentation | Yes | Yes |
| Email automation | Yes | Yes |
| 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. | The site says forms connect to CRM, email marketing, or automation tools, but does not name specific integrations on that page. |
| Privacy | Substack's privacy policy says it endeavors to protect personal information but cannot guarantee complete security. | The privacy policy says Upscribe does not sell email lists and that authorized employees can access stored distribution lists. |
Substack plans
- Free publishingFree
- Free to startFree
- Custom domain$50, paid once
- Paid subscriptions—
Upscribe plans
- Newsletter$5 a month
- Growth$19 a month
- Business$39 a month
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 Upscribe if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.