product · May 17, 2026
Writers Porting Publications to Beehiiv and Ghost Amid Substack Pricing Concerns
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Emma Roth reported on May 10, 2026 that a new wave of writers is porting publications to rivals like Ghost and Beehiiv. Matt Brown, creator of Extra Points with 71,000 subscribers, moved from Substack in 2021 to Beehiiv and saves thousands of dollars per year. The shift stems from Substack's 10 percent cut on subscription revenue and its increased focus on social features. Creators cite the Substack tax as a key driver for switching platforms including Beehiiv.
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