Substack Pricing
Every Substack plan with its monthly and annual price, what it costs for common team sizes, and a calculator to estimate your own monthly cost before you buy.
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Plans and prices
| Plan | Monthly billing | Annual billing (per month) | Per user or flat | Users | Free tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Free | — | No limit listed | Yes |
Prices last updated November 2026.
What Substack costs by team size
The plan that fits each team size, billed monthly, before add-ons and usage charges.
Usage pricing
| Metric | Plan | Included per month | Price after that |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platform fee on paid subscriptions | Free | None | $10 per percent of subscription revenue |
Substack Pricing Calculator
Estimate your team's real monthly and annual cost based on seats, billing cycle, and add-ons.
Cost breakdown
Estimated from the vendor's published prices, last updated November 2026. Actual costs may vary based on negotiated contracts. How we collect prices
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Substack pricing FAQs
Publishing is free. On paid subscriptions, Substack takes 10% and Stripe charges about 2.9% plus 30 cents per transaction.
Yes, Substack has a free plan: Free.
Substack is free for 10 users on its Free plan.
Yes. Substack charges by usage for Platform fee on paid subscriptions, past what the plan includes.