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Klaviyo vs Substack: which should you pick in 2026?

Both are strong choices. The short answer: pick Klaviyo if you are online stores that live on flows and segments. Pick Substack if you are writers monetizing directly with subscriptions.

KlaviyoSubstack
In one lineThe ecommerce email and SMS platform with deep Shopify integration.Publish a free or paid newsletter with zero setup.
PricingFree to 250 contacts; from $20/moFree; 10% of paid subscriptions
Free tierYesYes
Best forOnline stores that live on flows and segmentsWriters monetizing directly with subscriptions
CategoryEmail MarketingEmail Marketing
Websiteklaviyo.comsubstack.com

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