Substack free plan

Substack is a newsletter and publishing platform. Its free tier has no subscriber limit, and it takes 10% of paid subscription revenue only when a creator earns money.

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Substack free plan is a marketing and sales perk from Substack, free, no subscriber limit, with no funding required.

Value: Free
Who qualifies: No funding needed
Benefit type: Free plan
Terms: Verified

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What you get

Inside Substack free plan

Substack is free to use, with no upfront costs, no monthly fees and no subscriber limits on the free tier.
Substack takes a 10% revenue share only when a creator earns money through paid subscriptions, before standard Stripe processing fees.
Podcast hosting is included, with no monthly fees.

Source: The provider's official program page

Eligibility

Who it's for

Free plan Any startup

Funding / backing: No funding needed
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: Free tier with no time limit.

How to claim

How to apply for Substack free plan

Steps to apply

1Sign up free on substack.com and publish your first post.
2No application is needed.

Good to know: Read on substack.com/features on October 28, 2026. Substack has no pricing page; its fee terms are in the features FAQ.

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Source: The provider's official program page

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Questions

Substack free plan: common questions

What do you get with Substack free plan?

Substack free plan is free, no subscriber limit. Substack is free to use, with no upfront costs, no monthly fees and no subscriber limits on the free tier. Substack takes a 10% revenue share only when a creator earns money through paid subscriptions, before standard Stripe processing fees. Podcast hosting is included, with no monthly fees.

Who qualifies for Substack free plan?

Substack free plan is open to any startup, with no funding required.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Substack free plan?

No. Substack free plan is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Substack free plan?

How long do I have to use Substack free plan, and does it expire?

Free tier with no time limit.

Is Substack free plan available outside the US?

Substack free plan is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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