1. Eden
eden.so5% to 0% vs 10%
Eden takes 5% on Starter, 2.5% on Pro, or 0% on Max — half Substack's 10% cut or less.
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Cheaper alternatives to Substack
2 tools say they do the same job as Substack for less. Ranked by the savings each one claims, with a link to the source.
2. Drry
drry.com0% cut vs 10%
Drry takes 0% of subscription revenue; Substack's 10% costs about 17 times Drry's flat $29 fee at 500 subscribers, though below roughly $290/month Substack is cheaper than Drry's paid plan
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What is the cheapest alternative to Substack?
Eden claims the biggest savings: 5% to 0% vs 10%, per its own pricing page. Check the link on its listing for current prices.
Is there a free alternative to Substack?
None of the current listings lead with a free plan. Several have low starting prices; see each listing.
How do I switch away from Substack?
Export your data first, test a small import into the new tool, run both for a week, then cancel before your renewal date. Our switching guide walks through it step by step. Read the guide.
Are these prices checked?
Each claim comes from the company's own page, linked on every listing. Prices change, so check before you buy. Listings show when they were last checked.
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Listings checked 2026-11-10. Sponsored listings are labeled and never change the ranking.