Substack
9.0#1 in membership site platforms$50 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitSubstack vs WP eMember
WP eMember
6.2#78 in membership site platforms$59.95 one-timeWebSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Substack | WP eMember |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Purpose | Substack is a publishing platform for writers, creators, and subscribers. | WP eMember is a WordPress plugin for creating free and paid membership sections on a website. |
Substack plans
- Free publishingFree
- Free to startFree
- Custom domain$50, paid once
- Paid subscriptions—
WP eMember plans
- WP eMember$59.95, 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 WP eMember if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.