Cheapest paid plan
Free / 10% of paid subscription revenue
✓ Checked October 4, 2026 on substack.com’s pricing page
Substack price history
No price changes logged since we started tracking on October 3, 2026. Changes we find are added here and on Price Watch.
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| Tool | Cheapest paid plan | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Substack | Free / 10% of paid subscription revenue | Oct 4, 2026 |
| Grammarly | Free / Pro $12/month (billed yearly) | Oct 3, 2026 |
| Jasper AI | $59/seat/month (billed yearly) | Oct 3, 2026 |
| Jenni AI | Free / Plus $12/month | Oct 4, 2026 |
| Copy.ai | Free plan; ~$29/month (Chat) | — |
| QuillBot | Free / Premium ~$8.33/mo (annual) | — |
| Rytr | Free / Saver ~$9/mo / Unlimited ~$29/mo | — |
| Writesonic | $12.67/month | — |
| Brandwell | Contact for pricing | — |
| Midjourney | $10/month | — |
| Writer | $18/month | — |
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Questions about Substack pricing
How much does Substack cost?
Substack's cheapest paid plan is listed at Free / 10% of paid subscription revenue on substack.com, checked on October 4, 2026. Prices can vary by region, billing period and promotions, so confirm on the official pricing page before buying.
Does Substack have a free plan?
Yes. Substack lists a free plan or free tier; free plans usually have usage or feature limits, so check whether its limits fit how you work.
Prices are the cheapest paid plan we list, in USD. We check prices on each vendor’s own pricing page and log changes on Price Watch. Some links are affiliate links (disclosure); that never changes a listed price.