Alternatives to Substack

Obsidian

Local-first markdown notes with powerful linking.

Obsidian is a local-first markdown note-taking and knowledge management application available for Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android.

Ghost

Open-source publishing platform for independent creators.

Ghost is an open-source headless CMS and newsletter platform built for independent creators and publishers, available as a managed Ghost Pro service or self-hosted on your own server via Node.

Hashnode

Developer blogging platform with your own domain.

Hashnode is a developer-focused blogging platform that lets you publish a technical blog on your own custom domain, backed by Hashnode's infrastructure and CDN — no server setup required.

Beehiiv

Newsletter platform built for growth with segmentation and ad network.

Beehiiv is a newsletter platform built by former Morning Brew engineers, available on web, focused on audience growth for serious newsletter operators.

WordPress

The world's most widely deployed CMS, powering 43 % of the web.

WordPress is the world's most widely deployed content management system (CMS), powering approximately 43% of all websites, available as a managed service at WordPress.

Hemingway Editor

Readability editor that highlights dense sentences and passive voice.

Hemingway Editor is a readability-focused writing tool available in the browser for free and as a desktop application for Windows and Mac as a one-time purchase.

Typefully

Distraction-free Twitter/X thread composer with scheduling and analytics.

Typefully is a writing and scheduling tool for Twitter/X available on web, designed around composing long-form threads and individual posts in a clean, distraction-free interface.