Substack fees on $5,000
Substack fees
$680.30
You receive
$4,319.70
To receive $5,000, charge
$5,787.38
On a $5,000 membership payment, Substack charges substack fee of $500.00, stripe card processing of $145.00, stripe fixed fee of $0.30, stripe billing (recurring) of $35.00 for a total of $680.30, an effective rate of 13.61%. Change the options below to see other scenarios.
You receive
$4,319.70
Fee breakdown
- Substack fee−$500.00
- Stripe card processing−$145.00
- Stripe fixed fee−$0.30
- Stripe Billing (recurring)−$35.00
Frequently asked questions
How much does Substack take from $5,000?
Substack takes $680.30 from a $5,000 membership payment with default settings in the US, leaving you $4,319.70.
How much should I charge to receive $5,000 after Substack fees?
Charge $5,787.38. Substack's fees on that amount are $787.38, so you receive $5,000.
What percentage does Substack take from $5,000?
13.61%. Because some fees are fixed per transaction, the percentage is higher on small amounts and lower on large ones.
Substack fees on other amounts
Other platforms' fees on $5,000
Good to know
- Stripe fees are charged by Stripe, not Substack. Annual plans pay the fixed $0.30 once a year instead of monthly.
Based on published US rates, reviewed September 26, 2026. Fees change often, so confirm on the official page before relying on them.
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