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Substack vs Zoho Campaigns: Pricing Comparison 2026

Side-by-side pricing comparison of Substack and Zoho Campaigns. See all plans, features, and costs at a glance.

Bottom line: Zoho Campaigns starts at $3/mo, making it $2/mo cheaper than Substack ($5/mo). Substack offers a free plan.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin
Updated March 16, 2026

Substack vs Zoho Campaigns: Quick Pricing Facts

FeatureSubstackZoho Campaigns
Starting Price$5/mo$3/mo
Number of Plans73
Free TierYesYes
Pricing Modelusage-basedusage-based
Annual DiscountN/AN/A

Zoho Campaigns is the more affordable option, starting at $3/mo compared to Substack's $5/mo. Both are Email Marketing tools with 10 combined pricing plans and 45 features compared.

Both tools offer free plans, making them accessible for teams on a budget.

Review the detailed tier-by-tier comparison above to see exactly which features are included at each price point and find the best fit for your Email Marketing needs.

Pricing Plans
Substack
Substack
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Zoho Campaigns
Zoho Campaigns
Try it free
Tier 1
Free
$0/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Set up paid subscriptions
  • Keep 90% of revenue
  • Own your content
  • Choose free or paid posts
Start with Free
Gratuit pour toujours
$0/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Jusqu'à 2 000 contacts
  • 6 000 e-mails/mois
  • 5 utilisateurs
  • Formulaires d'inscription
  • Modèles d'e-mail basiques prêts à l'emploi
  • Contrôle de conformité
Start with Gratuit pour toujours
Tier 2
Basic
$5/month
$5 / year
Includes
  • Earn from 50 subscribers
  • Keep 90% of revenue
  • Direct payments from subscribers
Start with Basic
STANDARD
$3/monthCheapest
$3 / year
Includes
  • E-mails illimités
  • 10 utilisateurs
  • Segmentation de base
  • Modèles d'e-mail avancés prêts à l'emploi
  • Workflows de type glisser-déposer de base
  • Adresse IP dédiée
  • Marketing par SMS
Start with STANDARD
Tier 3
Standard
$7/month
$7 / year
Includes
  • Earn from 100 subscribers
  • Keep 90% of revenue
  • Direct payments from subscribers
Start with Standard
PROFESSIONNEL
$5/monthCheapest
$5 / year
Includes
  • E-mails illimités
  • 20 utilisateurs
  • Segmentation avancée
  • Notation et étiquettes des contacts
  • Workflows de type glisser-déposer avancés
  • Abandon de panier et suivi des achats avec les workflows
  • Formulaires contextuels
  • Contenu dynamique
  • Sondages par e-mail et pièces jointes
  • Envois en fonction du fuseau horaire du destinataire
Start with PROFESSIONNEL
Tier 4
Advanced
$10/monthCheapest
$10 / year
Includes
  • Earn from 200 subscribers
  • Keep 90% of revenue
  • Direct payments from subscribers
Start with Advanced
Tier 5
Pro
$15/monthCheapest
$15 / year
Includes
  • Earn from 400 subscribers
  • Keep 90% of revenue
  • Direct payments from subscribers
Start with Pro
Tier 6
Premium
$30/monthCheapest
$30 / year
Includes
  • Earn from 800 subscribers
  • Keep 90% of revenue
  • Direct payments from subscribers
Start with Premium
Tier 7
Enterprise
$75/monthCheapest
$75 / year
Includes
  • Earn from 2000 subscribers
  • Keep 90% of revenue
  • Direct payments from subscribers
Start with Enterprise

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Substack

Newsletter and publishing platform with paid subscriptions (10% cut)

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Zoho Campaigns

Email marketing integrated with Zoho CRM ecosystem

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Our Pick

Zoho Campaigns

Zoho Campaigns offers a free plan, starts at $2/mo lower ($3/mo vs $5/mo).

Based on pricing data only. Review the full comparison below for your specific needs.

Best value: Zoho Campaigns

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Which Should You Choose?

Choose Substack if:

  • You prefer Substack's free tier features—Set up paid subscriptions, Keep 90% of revenue
  • You need 7 pricing tiers for flexible team sizing—more options mean less overpaying for features you don't need
  • You prioritize Substack's user experience and interface over price (both tools are similarly priced)

Choose Zoho Campaigns if:

  • You want lower per-user costs—Zoho Campaigns starts at $3/mo, saving $2/mo compared to Substack at $5/mo
  • You prefer Zoho Campaigns's free tier features—Jusqu'à 2 000 contacts, 6 000 e-mails/mois
  • You want more features built-in—Zoho Campaigns offers 1 additional features across its plans

Both Substack and Zoho Campaigns offer free plans [1], eliminating cost barriers for evaluation. This means you can test both tools thoroughly with your actual workflows before any financial commitment. The free tiers differ in scope: Substack includes 4 features, while Zoho Campaigns includes 6 features. Evaluate which free tier matches your evaluation needs before deciding to upgrade. Your best approach is to activate both free trials and evaluate which tool's workflow, integrations, and user experience align better with your team's needs before committing to paid plans.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Substack vs Zoho Campaigns

Which is cheaper, Substack or Zoho Campaigns?
As of March 2026, Zoho Campaigns starts at a lower price point. Substack starts at $5/mo while Zoho Campaigns starts at $3/mo. However, the best value depends on the features you need at each tier.
How many pricing plans does Substack have vs Zoho Campaigns?
Substack offers 7 pricing plans, while Zoho Campaigns offers 3 plans. More plans typically means more flexibility to match your exact needs and budget.
Does Substack or Zoho Campaigns offer a free plan?
Yes, both Substack and Zoho Campaigns offer free plans. Compare the feature limits of each free tier to see which better fits your use case before upgrading.
Can I save money by paying annually for Substack or Zoho Campaigns?
Both Substack and Zoho Campaigns offer annual billing options. Check each plan's yearly pricing for potential savings compared to monthly billing.
How do Substack and Zoho Campaigns compare for Email Marketing?
Both Substack and Zoho Campaigns are Email Marketing tools. Substack offers 7 plans starting at $5/mo, while Zoho Campaigns offers 3 plans starting at $3/mo. Review the feature breakdowns above to see which better fits your Email Marketing needs.

Sources

  1. Substack Official PricingVendor pricing page
  2. Zoho Campaigns Official PricingVendor pricing page

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