Substack
9.0#1 in membership site platforms$50 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitSubstack vs WP-Members
WP-Members
6.9#48 in membership site platformsFree planFree planWebSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Substack | WP-Members |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | Substack is a publishing platform for writers, creators, and subscribers. | WP-Members is a free WordPress plugin that restricts selected content to registered site members. |
Substack plans
- Free publishingFree
- Free to startFree
- Custom domain$50, paid once
- Paid subscriptions—
WP-Members plans
- Free pluginFree
- Salesforce Integration$29 a year
- WP-Members extensions$49 a year
- Priority Support$59 a year
- WP-MembersFree
- Advanced Options Extension$49 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 WP-Members if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.