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Feedly vs Substack

Feedly logo

Feedly

News

Organize, read, and share content you care about

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Substack logo

Substack

News

The newsletter platform for writers and publishers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Feedly a Feedly account is required before the app can be used at all; Substack substack does not publish pricing on its public pricing page
  • They diverge on capability: Feedly covers RSS feed aggregation, Substack covers Newsletter publishing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Feedly and Substack actually diverge.

Attributes where Feedly and Substack differ
AttributeFeedlySubstack
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Mobile
Founded20082017

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (News).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Feedly

  • RSS feed aggregation
  • AI-powered filtering
  • Content organization
  • Article highlights
  • Power search
  • Slack
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Zapier

Only in Substack

  • Newsletter publishing
  • Subscriber management
  • Paid subscriptions
  • Email analytics
  • Post scheduling
  • Archive creation
  • Free/paid tier split
  • Comments & discussion

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Feedly

  • Following newspapers, blogs, YouTube channels and Reddit feeds in one readernot Substack
  • Tracking competitor and industry keywords across sourcesnot Substack
  • Sharing curated intelligence with a team through automated newslettersnot Substack

Substack

  • Newsletter distributionnot Feedly
  • Reader monetizationnot Feedly
  • Community buildingnot Feedly
  • Subscriber managementnot Feedly

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Feedly

  • A Feedly account is required before the app can be used at all
  • Tracking keywords, brands and companies requires Feedly Pro
  • Searching within your own feeds requires Feedly Pro
  • Integrations with LinkedIn, Buffer, Zapier and IFTTT require Feedly Pro
  • You cannot sign up for a Market Intelligence or Threat Intelligence trial or account from the mobile app; that must be done on feedly.com

Substack

  • Substack does not publish pricing on its public pricing page

Pricing, plan by plan

Feedly

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Feedly review.

Substack

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited newsletters
    • Basic design
    • Archive access
  • Pro$12/month
    • Custom domain
    • Advanced analytics
    • Member chat

Which should you pick?

Choose Feedly if

  • You need rss feed aggregation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want ai-powered filtering.
Feedly review

Choose Substack if

  • You need newsletter publishing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want subscriber management.
Substack review

Questions people ask

Is Feedly or Substack better?
Neither clearly leads. Feedly starts at Free and Substack at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Feedly or Substack?
Feedly starts at Free and Substack at Free.
Does Feedly or Substack run on more platforms?
Feedly runs on Web, Ios, Android. Substack runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use Feedly for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Feedly best used for?
Feedly is most often used for following newspapers, blogs, youtube channels and reddit feeds in one reader, tracking competitor and industry keywords across sources, sharing curated intelligence with a team through automated newsletters. Of those, following newspapers, blogs, youtube channels and reddit feeds in one reader and tracking competitor and industry keywords across sources are not what Substack is typically brought in for.
What can Feedly do that Substack cannot?
Feedly covers RSS feed aggregation, AI-powered filtering, Content organization, Article highlights. Substack covers Newsletter publishing, Subscriber management, Paid subscriptions, Email analytics. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Feedly: What are the two main pricing tiers available for Feedly Threat Intelligence?

Feedly offers Standard and Advanced plans. Standard includes 1000+ Threat Intelligence AI Models, 50 AI Feeds, 5 Newsletter Templates, team access, and a dedicated advisor. Advanced adds Vulnerability, TTP, and Cyberattack Intel Agents, 100 AI Feeds, 10 Newsletter Templates, API access, integrations, and early feature access.

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Substack: How much does Substack cost?

Substack does not publish rates on its pricing page. The site emphasizes earning potential for writers with the tagline Make money doing the work you believe in.

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Feedly: Are specific dollar amounts published for Feedly's threat intelligence plans?

No, the pricing page lists the plan features but requires users to request pricing through a 'Request pricing' button rather than displaying dollar amounts.

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Feedly: Is there a free trial available for Feedly Threat Intelligence?

Yes, a free trial is available through 'Get started for free' links. The page references a 30-day free trial with kickoff, threat research, and impact measurement phases, though specific feature limits are not disclosed.

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Feedly: What add-ons are available beyond the core Standard and Advanced plans?

The Advanced plan offers optional add-ons for Dark Web Agents and Commercial Access, though pricing for these is not published.

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