Publishing is free and there's no monthly plan, but Substack takes 10% of your subscription revenue plus Stripe payment fees.
Buzzly vs Substack
Two ways to run a paid newsletter. We compare the fees, website, AI, and SEO — without overstating the gaps.
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Buzzly
- Starting priceFree up to 10 subscribers, then €9/mo
- Fee on paid subscriptions9%
- AI content generatorIncluded, free
- Website builderFree website included
- Custom domainIncluded
- SEO control (metadata, structure)Full control
- Built-in discovery networkNo
- Primary marketFrance-first (FR interface)
Substack
- Starting priceFree, no monthly plan
- Fee on paid subscriptions10% + Stripe fees
- AI content generatorNo
- Website builderBasic pages
- Custom domain$50 one-time fee
- SEO control (metadata, structure)Limited
- Built-in discovery networkYes (Discover, recommendations)
- Primary marketEnglish-first
Substack is simpler to start: no monthly plan, just a 10% cut, plus a discovery network. Buzzly takes a point less (9%) but mainly adds a free website, an AI generator, and a France-first interface.
Choose Buzzly if
You want a website, AI tools, and a French-first interface on top of the newsletter — with a fee one point lower.
Choose Substack if
You're starting with no audience or monthly budget and want Substack's discovery network to help people find you.
Why Buzzly
01
A free website included
Beyond the newsletter, Buzzly generates a real website for your publication — no code, no extra cost.
02
Faster content with AI
A free AI content generator is built in — no third-party tool needed to beat the blank page.
03
Built for France
French interface, billing, and support for a French-speaking audience — where Substack remains English-first.
Updated 2026-07
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Yes. You can export your subscribers from Substack and import them into Buzzly via CSV.
Yes — Buzzly takes 9% on paid subscriptions, one point less than Substack, on top of the monthly plan. In return, a website and AI tools are included.
Buzzly goes further: a free website builder is included alongside the newsletter.
