Substack
9.0#1 in membership site platforms$50 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitSubstack vs Werdsmith
What both publish
| Fact | Substack | Werdsmith |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | The maker says users can import documents from other apps and export writing to other apps; it does not specify named integrations on this page. |
| Mobile apps | Native iOS and Android apps provide reading, subscriptions, push notifications, saved posts and mobile earnings or statistics views. | Yes |
| Privacy | Substack's privacy policy says it endeavors to protect personal information but cannot guarantee complete security. | Writing is private by default, and the maker says it never sells personal information or uses writing to train AI models. |
Substack plans
- Free publishingFree
- Free to startFree
- Custom domain$50, paid once
- Paid subscriptions—
Werdsmith plans
- FreeFree
- MembershipPriced on request
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 Werdsmith if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.