Substack
Writers who want zero upfront cost and Substack's built-in network (Notes, recommendations)
Free to publish; 10% of paid-subscription revenue
Newsletters
Kit pricing and plans
Creators who sell products and need automations/sequences.
- Pricing
- Free up to 10,000 subscribers; Creator from $39/mo
- Free plan or trial
- Yes, up to 10,000 subscribers, unlimited broadcasts, sell products & subscriptions
- Category
- Newsletters
- Checked
- Nov 2026See the official page
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Kit plans
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Up to 10,000 subscribers; unlimited landing pages, forms and broadcasts; sell digital products & subscriptions |
| Creator | $39/mo monthly · $33/mo billed yearly ($390) | Price for 1,000 subscribers; unlimited visual automations and sequences, remove Kit branding |
| Pro | $79/mo monthly · $66/mo billed yearly | Price for 1,000 subscribers; adds Subscriber Signals, engagement analytics, newsletter referral system, unlimited users. Kit was running a first-year Pro discount when checked. |
Official sources, checked Nov 2026. Kit · Kit help. Prices in USD unless shown otherwise. Vendors change pricing, so confirm on their site before buying.
Pros and cons
Kit
Free up to 10,000 subscribers; Creator from $39/mo
Pros
- Free plan up to 10,000 subscribers
- Selling products and paid newsletters works even on Free
- Free migration service on paid plans
- No sending limits on any plan
Cons
- Automations beyond the basics need Creator
- Price rises with subscriber count
- 3.5% + $0.30 per sale, higher than raw Stripe
Pricing checked Nov 2026 · official pricingTry Kit
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