Drry vs Substack
Drry says it does the job of Substack for less. Here's the price, what you get, and what you give up.
0% 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
Drry is smaller, with fewer integrations than Substack.
| Drry | Substack | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 0% cut vs 10% | — |
| Saving | — | — |
| Best for | 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 | Teams that want the biggest, most complete option |
| Trade-off | Fewer integrations than the big tool | You pay more |
| Last checked | 2026-11-10 |
Questions people ask
Is Drry cheaper than Substack?
Drry says it is: 0% cut vs 10%. Check both pricing pages before you buy.
What do you give up switching from Substack to Drry?
Drry is smaller than Substack, so expect fewer integrations and add-ons. Try it with a small part of your work first.
What do you get with Drry?
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
How do I switch from Substack to Drry?
Export your data first, test a small import, run both side by side for a week, then cancel before your renewal date.