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Micro.blog vs Substack
Compare Micro.blog and Substack to find the best tool for your needs.
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Micro.blog
A platform that combines short-form blogging with social media features while maintaining independence and content ownership.
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Substack
Publishing platform that combines newsletters, blogs, and podcasts with built-in monetization via paid subscriptions.
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Pricing
$5/month for basic hosting, $10/month with podcast hosting
Free to use, 10% of subscription revenue + payment processing fees
Pros & Cons
Micro.blog
Pros
- IndieWeb principles with content ownership
- Built-in social network
- Custom domains
- Podcast hosting included
Cons
- Limited themes compared to WordPress
- Higher learning curve than Twitter-like platforms
- Less powerful than full-featured CMS
- Small but dedicated community
Substack
Pros
- Integrated newsletter and blog
- Simple paid subscription model
- Full ownership of subscriber list
- Easy to start and use
Cons
- Limited design customization
- 10% fee on all paid subscriptions
- Basic analytics
- Limited content organization options