Both are strong choices. The short answer: pick Substack if you are writers monetizing directly with subscriptions. Pick MailerLite if you are small businesses that want simple and affordable.
| Substack | MailerLite | |
|---|---|---|
| In one line | Publish a free or paid newsletter with zero setup. | Clean, modern email marketing with landing pages included. |
| Pricing | Free; 10% of paid subscriptions | Free to 1k subscribers; from $10/mo |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Writers monetizing directly with subscriptions | Small businesses that want simple and affordable |
| Category | Email Marketing | Email Marketing |
| Website | substack.com | mailerlite.com |
Substack details MailerLite details
MailchimpKitActiveCampaignKlaviyoBrevoBeehiivConstant ContactGetResponse