Substack alternatives
Publishing, subscriptions, and a new economic model for culture — here's what to use instead, including the version you build yourself.
they charge
Free take-rate (10% of creator revenue)
Alternative #1
Vibe code your own Substack
Build a personal publishing and email newsletter clone with a Next.js monolith, but email deliverability hurdles and webhook edge cases will test your patience. Score: 65/100 (Solid side project).
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