Substack
9.0#1 in membership site platforms$50 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitSubstack vs WriteRoom
What both publish
| Fact | Substack | WriteRoom |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Mobile apps | Native iOS and Android apps provide reading, subscriptions, push notifications, saved posts and mobile earnings or statistics views. | No |
| Privacy | Substack's privacy policy says it endeavors to protect personal information but cannot guarantee complete security. | Hog Bay Software’s privacy policy says it collects information users provide when contacting the maker, forum content, newsletter email addresses, and anonymous website usage information. |
| Purpose | Substack is a publishing platform for writers, creators, and subscribers. | WriteRoom is a full-screen writing environment designed to help users write without distractions. |
Substack plans
- Free publishingFree
- Free to startFree
- Custom domain$50, paid once
- Paid subscriptions—
WriteRoom plans
- WriteRoom—
- WriteRoom (Mac App Store)$4.99, 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 WriteRoom if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.