Head-to-head · Newsletter Publishing Platforms
Substack vs Writizzy
Substack leads on 0 checks, Writizzy on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreSubstack · 9.4/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresWritizzy · 1 of 2
Substack scores higher on our rubric for newsletter publishing platforms: 9.4 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.
Writizzy offers custom domain; Substack doesn't publish it.
Substack is the better fit for writers building a paid newsletter audience. Writizzy is the better fit for writers and teams pairing blogs with newsletters.
- Substack fits best
Writers building a paid newsletter audience
- Writizzy fits best
Writers and teams pairing blogs with newsletters
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Side by side
| Feature | Substack 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | Writizzy 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #1 in Newsletter Publishing Platforms | #8 in Newsletter Publishing Platforms |
| Best for | Writers building a paid newsletter audience | Writers and teams pairing blogs with newsletters |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Docs | Docs |
| Integrations | 10 integrations | 17 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Substack 0/2 · Writizzy 1/2 | ||
| Paid subscriptions | Not published | Not published |
| Custom domain | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Free audience limit | Not published | Not published |
| Publishing channels | Not published | Not published |
| Platform fee on paid subs | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Substack brings publishing, newsletter delivery, paid subscriptions, and audience features together for writers, podcasters, video creators, and media organizations. It supports free or paid content, a customizable website, mobile apps,… Read the review → |
Writizzy brings blogging and newsletter publishing together for independent writers, creators, and teams that want a customizable home for their content. Its rich editor supports outlines, comments, cover images, and one-click publishing;… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Substack — where it wins
- Combines newsletter publishing with monthly, annual, and founding-member subscriptions
- Segments subscribers and automates welcome emails and lifecycle campaigns
- Offers discovery, community, podcast hosting, and analytics alongside publishing
Where it doesn't
- Paid subscriptions incur a revenue share rather than a fixed creator plan
- Email automation is centered on publishing and subscriber lifecycle campaigns
- Support is listed through documentation
Writizzy — where it wins
- Free plan includes a newsletter for 100 subscribers and one blog
- Paid subscriptions use Stripe with 0% platform commission
- Imports content from Substack, WordPress, Ghost, Medium, and Beehiiv
Where it doesn't
- Free plan limits newsletters to 100 subscribers
- Teams features start at €50 per month
- Newsletter automation and delivery depth is less extensive than some alternatives
- Substack9.4/10 · Free plan
A publishing-first platform for writers who want free and paid newsletters with built-in discovery.
Visit SubstackFull verdict → - Writizzy7.9/10 · Free plan · paid from €9/mo
A customizable blog and newsletter service with paid subscriptions, analytics, and team tools.
Visit WritizzyFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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