Inkwell vs Substack
Inkwell vs Substack — keep 100% of your revenue and your audience.
Substack made newsletters cool again — and then took 10% of every paid subscription and built a social network around your list. Inkwell is the quiet alternative: your writing, your subscribers, your money.
Side by side
| Feature | Inkwell | Substack |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue share | 0% | 10% of paid subscriptions |
| Unlimited free subscribers | Yes, free plan | Yes |
| Custom domain | Free | $50 one-time |
| Full CSV export | Anytime, one click | Yes |
| Public API | Included on Pro | No |
| Markdown-native editor | Yes | Rich text only |
| Social feed & recommendations | No — inbox only | Yes (Notes) |
| No AI training on your writing | Guaranteed | Not guaranteed |
Who Inkwell is for
Inkwell is for writers who want a calm, ad-free home for a newsletter — not another social network.
Switching from Substack
Export your Substack subscribers as CSV, import in one click, keep your archive live at your custom domain.
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