Pricing for nonprofits
Paid subscriptions incur 10% plus Stripe fees.
Review for nonprofits
Free publishing for any subscriber count, with 10% and Stripe fees on creator-paid subscriptions.
Paid subscriptions incur 10% plus Stripe fees.
Typical nonprofit uses:
- Publish a nonprofit newsletter
- Build a public or subscriber-only publication
- Offer paid supporter subscriptions
- Use email, posts, audio and subscriber chat
Pros:
- No publishing fee
- No stated subscriber cap
- Built-in publishing and subscription tools
Cons:
- Paid subscriptions carry platform and payment fees
- Subscription price is set by the creator
FAQ about Substack for nonprofits
What does publishing on Substack cost?
Substack publishing is free regardless of subscriber count. The official support page states no subscriber cap for publishing. Charges arise only if paid subscriptions are enabled, in which case Substack and Stripe fees apply to those transactions.
Is there a nonprofit discount?
The cited official support page documents free publishing for any subscriber count but no nonprofit-specific discount or eligibility condition. A nonprofit therefore receives the same publishing access stated for creators, subject to the fees for paid subscriptions.
What does the organization pay when charging subscribers?
When paid subscriptions are enabled, Substack charges 10% of each transaction, plus relevant Stripe processing and billing fees. The creator sets the subscription price. Those costs are separate from the no-fee publishing access.
When is Substack free for this use?
The free path applies to publishing regardless of subscriber count. If the organization does not enable paid subscriptions, the cited information states no Substack or Stripe transaction charge. The record does not identify another required subscription fee.
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