Substack Alternatives

Apps similar to Substack include WordPress, which is open source with a free version. Other options are Ghost, Tumblr, Bear Blog and Medium. You're spoiled for choice with Blog Publishing Tools like Substack: we list more than 50 alternatives for the web, self-hosting, iPhone, Android and Mac.

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  1. Daypress icon
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    Write posts, design pages visually, bring your existing WordPress site, and publish to the web in one click, all in a single fast app with built-in AI tools, no database setup, and no plugin bloat.

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    Cost / License

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  2. Fountain.ink icon
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    Fountain is a batteries-included, self-hostable platform that reimagines digital publishing for the decentralized web. Designed as a web3-native alternative to Medium, Substack, and Mirror, Fountain gives creators true ownership of their content and audience.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Typescript
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  3. Veeblog icon
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    A free calm microblogging website. Share what's on your mind without the noise of social media. Veeblog brings the freedom of traditional blogging to microblogging - a clean space to write, share, and connect on your terms. No follows, no likes, just your thoughts.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Online
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  4. Pagecord icon
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    A blog you'll actually keep updated.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
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  5. tseivo icon
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    Tseivo.com is an open blogging platform dedicated to expanding the Ukrainian-language digital space. It focuses on sharing information based on real personal experiences, providing a home for diverse voices and niche expertise.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Online
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  6. BUROGU.pro icon
     1 like

    BUROGU.pro is a No-Code blog-building platform that streamlines the process of creating and managing blogs, making it incredibly easy for users of all experience levels. Whether you're just starting out with no technical background or you're an experienced blogger, this...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • Online
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  7. Locals icon
     4 likes

    Locals is for independent creators. Publish your content, engage with your supporters and make money from subscriptions.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Good alternative?
     
  8. Qazy icon
     2 likes

    Qazy is the simplest way to create your newsletter. Write it in our amazing editor, distribute it with our blast email tool and get paid with our integrated billing.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • Online
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  9. Superblog icon
     1 like

    Superblog is a blazing fast alternative to WordPress and Medium. You can focus on writing content instead of SEO audits, speed, and design.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Good alternative?
     
  10. Mailbob icon
     2 likes

    Mailbob is the easiest way to create and grow a newsletter. Start fresh or import your existing contacts, and launch your first campaign in seconds.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Online
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  11. Newsletters and substack reader - an RSS feed for all your newsletters.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2022

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  12.  1 like

    Yoogo is a publishing and discovery platform where people, creators, professionals, and businesses publish diverse content and connect it to their profiles, work, products, services, and opportunities.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • US flagUnited States
    Long-form story publishing with author profile, follow and engagement tools, rich text formatting, images, and structured article content.
    Good alternative?
     
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