Substack
9.0#1 in membership site platforms$50 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Writing Analytics
6.4#117 in writing appsFrom $90 a yearWeb
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| Fact | Substack | Writing Analytics |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Import and export | Substack can import posts or subscribers from WordPress, Ghost, Medium, Beehiiv, Mailchimp, Tumblr, Webflow, Sanity, Seeking Alpha, Bulletin, TinyLetter, Blogspot and RSS, and lets creators export publication data. | Users can import work from other writing apps, including Word and Google Docs, and export it again. |
| Privacy | Substack's privacy policy says it endeavors to protect personal information but cannot guarantee complete security. | The maker says it does not sell ads, data or users’ intellectual property; its privacy policy describes collecting account, payment, log and usage information and sharing information with service providers. |
| Purpose | Substack is a publishing platform for writers, creators, and subscribers. | Writing Analytics tracks words, writing time and focus to help writers build a consistent writing habit. |
Substack plans
- Free publishingFree
- Free to startFree
- Custom domain$50, paid once
- Paid subscriptions—
Writing Analytics plans
- Monthly Subscription$9 a month
- Annual Subscription$90 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 Writing Analytics if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.