Curated vs Substack

Both sit in newsletters & publishing. Here is how they differ on the things you can actually check.

Curated

curated.co

Purpose-built for curation newsletters — collect links as you browse, then assemble an issue with sponsor slots.

Newsletters & Publishing
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Substack

substack.com

Free to run; takes a percentage of paid subscriptions. Includes a discovery network, notes and podcast hosting.

Free planNewsletters & Publishing
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Curated and Substack compared attribute by attribute
 CuratedSubstack
Entry price$25/moCustom / not published
Pricing modelFree trialFree
Free planNoYes
CategoryNewsletters & PublishingNewsletters & Publishing
Around since20142017

Prices are indicative entry-tier figures, not verified quotes. Both vendors change pricing without notice.