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Substack vs Twitch
Substack and Twitch are both creator platforms. Fees — Substack: 10% of paid subscriptions. Twitch: 50/50 sub split (up to 70/30 via Plus) + bits/ads.
Updated · from each platform’s published fees and payout terms · how we verify
Key differences
- Fees — Substack: 10% of paid subscriptions. Twitch: 50/50 sub split (up to 70/30 via Plus) + bits/ads.
- Only Substack offers Stripe. Only Twitch offers Bank transfer and PayPal.
- Twitch is the older platform — founded in 2011, 6 years before Substack (2017).
Which should you choose?
Choose Substack if…
- You want to withdraw via Stripe.
Choose Twitch if…
- You want to withdraw via Bank transfer and PayPal.
- You prefer a long track record (since 2011).
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| Type | Creator platforms like Patreon | Creator platforms like Patreon |
| Category | Creator Economy | Creator Economy |
| Vetted | No | No |
| Work from home | Yes | Yes |
| Fees | 10% of paid subscriptions | 50/50 sub split (up to 70/30 via Plus) + bits/ads |
| Minimum payout | — | $50 (most methods), $100 for wire transfer |
| Payout speed | — | Monthly, 15 days after month end (Net15) |
| Withdraw via | Stripe | Bank transfer, PayPal |
| Availability | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Founded | 2017 | 2011 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States | San Francisco, United States |
| Popularity | 49 views · 0 likes | 37 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Substack or Twitch?
Substack: 10% of paid subscriptions. Twitch: 50/50 sub split (up to 70/30 via Plus) + bits/ads.
Where are Substack and Twitch available?
Substack: Worldwide. Twitch: Worldwide.