Substack
9.0#1 in membership site platforms$50 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitSubstack vs User Registration & Membership
User Registration & Membership
6.6#61 in membership site platformsFrom $99 a yearWebSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Substack | User Registration & Membership |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Stripe, PayPal, Authorize.net, Mollie, Masteriyo, LearnDash, Mailchimp, MailerLite, and Zapier. |
Substack plans
- Free publishingFree
- Free to startFree
- Custom domain$50, paid once
- Paid subscriptions—
User Registration & Membership plans
- Personal$99 a year
- Plus$199 a year
- Professional$499 a year
- Personal (yearly)$99 a year
- Plus (yearly)$199 a year
- Personal (lifetime)$299, 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 User Registration & Membership if…
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