Keila🇩🇪 DE
Open-source newsletter platform with unlimited contacts
Replaces publishing and audience engagement; lacks built-in monetization and membership management.
From €8/mo
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The best alternatives to Substack
2 European alternatives · updated 10 November 2026 · How we select
Substack’s 10% cut on paid subscriptions pushes many creators toward fixed-fee platforms like Steady. Others need more control over design, analytics, or subscriber data and switch to open-source tools such as Keila with EU hosting.
In short
Substack covers publish newsletters, monetize content, manage memberships and engage audience. European alternatives: Keila and Infomaniak Newsletter.
European alternatives to Substack
Swiss pay-as-you-go newsletter tool with drag-and-drop editor and analytics
Replaces publishing and audience engagement; no monetization or membership tools.
From 10.00 CHF
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What users praise and criticise
- No subscription required, pay-as-you-go with non-expiring credits
- Unlimited contacts regardless of plan
- Included sending credits for some Infomaniak hosting plans
- Test emails fail to send or do not match final appearance, forcing use of paid credits
- Support response times can be slow for some users
- Technical setup may require DNS access and can be challenging
All Substack alternatives at a glance
| Provider | From | Free plan |
|---|---|---|
| Substack (the tool you are replacing) | – | – |
| Keila 🇩🇪 | €8/mo | |
| Infomaniak Newsletter 🇨🇭 | 10.00 CHF | ✓ |
Prices per user and month in the cheapest paid plan. Ratings are weighted across G2, Capterra, OMR and other portals, with the review count in brackets.
Frequently asked questions
Which European tool fully replaces Substack?
Steady is the only listed European platform that covers publishing newsletters, monetizing content, managing memberships and engaging an audience. Keila and Infomaniak Newsletter handle publishing and audience engagement but lack monetization and membership features.
Which tool should I pick if I only need to publish newsletters and engage my audience?
Keila and Infomaniak Newsletter both cover publishing and audience engagement. Keila is open-source and offers a self-hosted option. Infomaniak Newsletter provides a free plan and a drag-and-drop editor.
Do any of these tools offer a free plan?
Infomaniak Newsletter offers a free plan. Keila is open-source and free to use if you self-host.
Where is my data hosted with these tools?
Steady and Keila host data in the EU. Infomaniak Newsletter’s hosting location is not established in the listed facts.
Which tool is best for monetizing content and managing memberships?
Steady is the only listed tool that supports monetizing content and managing memberships. Keila and Infomaniak Newsletter focus on publishing and audience engagement.