Platform comparison

Writizzy vs Substack

Substack built the modern newsletter category and has a thriving ecosystem. Writizzy is for creators who want full design control and flat, predictable pricing.

Where each platform shines

Both are solid choices. The right one depends on what matters most to you.

Writizzy does this well
Full design control
Multiple themes, custom colors, typography, and dark mode. Your blog looks like yours — not like everyone else's Substack.
0% platform fee
Writizzy charges a flat monthly fee based on subscriber count. As your revenue grows, your platform cost stays the same.
Markdown-native editing
Write in Markdown with a full-featured editor. Your content stays clean, portable, and easy to export.
Easy migration
Import your existing content from Substack, Medium, Ghost, or WordPress in a few clicks. Your audience comes with you.
Substack does this well
Established discovery network
Millions of active readers, cross-publication recommendations, and Substack Notes — a growing social network built into the platform.
Mobile app for readers
Readers can follow and read all their Substack publications from a dedicated mobile app — something Writizzy doesn't offer yet.
Podcast & video support
Native support for audio and video content, beyond written posts and newsletters. A good fit for multimedia creators.
Free until you monetize
No monthly fee. Substack only charges 10% when you activate paid subscriptions, which can make sense early on.

How pricing works on each platform

Substack charges nothing upfront but takes 10% of your revenue. Writizzy charges a flat monthly fee based on subscriber count, with no commission.

How much could you earn?

Adjust the sliders to match your situation. Platform fees and Stripe fees are both included.

500
105,000
€10
€3€30
Substack
€50,460
/year after fees
Gross revenue€60,000
Platform fee (10%)−€6,000
Stripe fees−€3,540
Writizzy
€56,370
/year after fees
Gross revenue€60,000
Platform fee (annual plan)−€90
Stripe fees−€3,540

You'd earn €5,910 more per year with Writizzy.

Writizzy uses annual billing (10 months charged, 2 free). Stripe fees estimated at 2.9% + €0.30/transaction. Writizzy's plan tier is based on total subscriber count (free + paid), which may be higher than paid subscribers alone.

Full feature comparison

Feature Writizzy Substack
Writing & Publishing
Blog posts
Native Markdown editing
Block editor only
Newsletter sending
4/month
Unlimited
Drafts & scheduled publishing
Tags
Basic
Import from Medium, Ghost, WordPress
Design & Customization
Multiple themes
Several free themes
One design for everyone
Colors & typography control
Dark mode for readers
Custom domain
Paid plans
Paid plans
Monetization
Platform fee on revenue
0%
10%
Paid memberships
Paywalled posts
Gifted / complimentary access
Subscriber import
Community & Discovery
Discovery network
Growing
Millions of readers
Comments
Reactions
Social feed (Notes equivalent)
Mobile reader app
Content Types
Text blog & newsletter
Podcast
Video

Already on Substack? Migration takes minutes.

Export your Substack posts as a ZIP — Writizzy imports them automatically. Posts, drafts, metadata, all transferred. Subscribers can be re-imported from a CSV.

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Free up to 100 subscribers. No credit card required. Upgrade when you need to, at a flat rate.

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