Steady alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Steady: 10% commission is high once revenue grows, and smaller audience network than Substack or Patreon. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Steady, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Patreon currently ranks first.
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Best Steady alternative for most people
PatreonLarger global membership platform with stronger video and community tools.
Best Steady alternative for a free option
GhostFlat hosting fee and 0% from Ghost, which is cheaper once revenue grows.
Best Steady alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
SubstackSimilar revenue-share model with a much bigger reader network.
Best Steady alternative for open source
GhostFlat hosting fee and 0% from Ghost, which is cheaper once revenue grows.
Best Steady alternative for self-hosting
GhostFlat hosting fee and 0% from Ghost, which is cheaper once revenue grows.
Best Steady alternative for iPhone and Android
PatreonLarger global membership platform with stronger video and community tools.
Best Steady alternative for working in the browser
MemberfulMemberships on your own site with white-label checkout.
Steady alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Steady?
Patreon ranks first right now. Larger global membership platform with stronger video and community tools. Substack and Ghost follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Steady?
Yes. Patreon (free plan + paid), Substack (free plan + paid), Ghost (open source) and beehiiv (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Steady?
Yes: Ghost. Ghost can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from Steady?
The complaints we hear most: 10% commission is high once revenue grows; smaller audience network than Substack or Patreon; fewer integrations and design options than Ghost.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Steady, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.