Substack vs Teachable
Side-by-side comparison of Substack and Teachable for content creators.
Newsletter publishing and monetization in one place
Sell courses and coaching without technical headaches
What they are
Substack
Substack is a publishing platform where writers host email newsletters and charge subscribers a recurring fee. Independent journalists, essayists, and niche experts use it to build direct audiences without relying on ad revenue. The platform handles payments, delivery, and a basic website automatically. Substack takes a 10% cut of paid subscription revenue on top of stripe fees, which becomes a real cost as an audience grows.
Teachable
Teachable is a hosted course platform where creators build, market, and sell online courses, coaching programs, and digital downloads. It handles payment processing, student management, and course delivery in one place, making it a practical choice for solo educators and small teams. The tradeoff is that transaction fees apply on lower-tier plans, which quietly erodes revenue until you upgrade.
Which to choose
Full editorial comparison coming soon. For now, check the side-by-side data above and read the individual reviews for Substack and Teachable.