Make money doing the work you believe in.
Old media models are broken. Substack is building a new one that puts writers, creators, and subscribers in charge.
Free to start
No platform fees, no tiers, no contracts—Substack is free to start and free to leave
Earn money right away
90% goes to you. The rest powers the platform that supports your work.
Build your audience
Tap into a platform with 5 million paid subscriptions and counting
Grow faster
More than half of new subscribers come from Substack’s built-in network
Estimate what you could earn on Substack
A few hundred paid subscribers at $5/month can replace a salary. A few thousand makes it a real business.
Our entire business model depends on your success—we only make money when you do.
A network that grows with you
On Substack, you’re not starting from zero. Subscribers discover new voices through recommendations, notes, and collaborations.
Tens of millions
Of people read, watch, and listen on Substack every week
1 million+
Posts discovered by potential subscribers in the app every day, creating a steady path to growth
30%+
Of paid subscriptions come from within Substack’s network