Substack Alternative

Keep 100% of your newsletter revenue

Substack takes 10% of every subscription. PayRequest takes 0% - use any newsletter tool you love, we just handle payments.

Substack takes
10%
PayRequest takes
0%
Keep 100%

PayRequest vs Substack

Feature
PayRequest
Substack
Winner
Platform Fee
0%
10%
PayRequest
Payment Processing
2.9% + €0.25
2.9% + $0.30 (additional)
PayRequest
Monthly Cost
€5/month
Free (but 10% cut)
PayRequest
Payment Methods
20+ (iDEAL, SEPA, Cards)
Stripe only
PayRequest
Digital Products
Yes, unlimited
No
PayRequest
Professional Invoicing
Yes, branded
No
PayRequest
Customer Portal
Full self-service
Basic
PayRequest
One-time Payments
Yes
Limited
PayRequest
Built-in Newsletter Editor
No (use your tool)
Yes
Substack
Discovery Network
No
Yes
Substack
GDPR Compliance
EU-based, full compliance
US-based
PayRequest
Own Your Subscribers
Yes, export anytime
Yes
Tie

Note: Substack includes newsletter editing and discovery. PayRequest handles just payments - pair with your favorite newsletter tool.

Why Creators Choose PayRequest

Everything you need to sell digital products, subscriptions, and more.

0% vs 10% Platform Fee

Substack takes 10% of everything you earn. On $10,000/month, that's $1,000 gone. PayRequest takes 0%.

20+ Payment Methods

Accept iDEAL, SEPA, Bancontact, and more. Substack only supports Stripe - limiting for European readers.

Beyond Just Newsletters

Sell digital products, courses, bookings, and one-time purchases. Substack is newsletters only.

Use Your Favorite Tools

Keep using ConvertKit, Mailchimp, or Beehiiv for emails. PayRequest handles just the payments.

EU-Based & GDPR Ready

Based in the Netherlands with full GDPR compliance. Better for European writers and readers.

Professional Invoicing

Send proper invoices to subscribers. Essential for business readers who need documentation.

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