Alternatives to Substack

Substack is solid, but it's not the right fit for everyone. Here's what we'd reach for instead.

Our picks

Newsletter platform built by ex-Morning Brew founders, optimized for growing and monetizing an audience.

Open-source publishing platform for serious newsletters and membership sites.

Want the full breakdown? Read the Substack review first — knowing what Substack actually gets right tells you what to look for in a replacement.