Substack — free plan, trial & pricing
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In plain terms
| Free plan | Free forever on free lists; Substack takes ~10% of paid subscription revenue |
| Free trial | None |
| Paid from | No monthly fee — revenue share instead |
| What we may earn (paid by Substack) | 10% of a referred creator's subscription revenue for the first 12 months |
| Affiliate network | in-house (creator referrals) |
| Cookie window | 30 days |
| Affiliate terms last checked | 31 October 2026 |
Is Substack worth it?
We score it 4.1/5 (★★★★☆). Read the fullSubstack review or compare Substack alternatives before you commit.
Substack pricing: FAQ
Is there a Substack discount code?
Substack doesn't run public coupon codes — the best current pricing is via their official site. Free-plan or trial access is the standard entry route.
Does Critingo earn money if I sign up for Substack?
Possibly. Substack runs an affiliate program (10% of a referred creator's subscription revenue for the first 12 months; in-house (creator referrals); last checked 31 October 2026). That commission is paid by Substack, never by you, and it does not change our score.