Postion vs. Substack vs. Ghost: The Best Substack Alternative for 2025?
Choosing a creator platform often feels like an impossible choice: the restrictive simplicity of Substack, or the technical complexity of Ghost?
You're forced to compromise. But what if you didn't have to?
Postion is built to end this compromise. We offer the power and ownership of Ghost with the ease-of-use of Substack, creating the ultimate platform for serious creators.
Quick Comparison: Postion vs. Substack vs. Ghost
| Key Decision Factor | Postion 🚀 (The Smart Choice) | Substack 📰 (The Walled Garden) | Ghost 👻 (The DIY Project) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who Really Owns It? | You Do. 100%. | Substack. You're a tenant. | You do (if you manage it). |
| Your Monthly Cost | Lowest Fees (5%) | Highest Fees (10%+) | 0% + unpredictable hosting. |
| Will Google Find You? | Yes (Built for SEO) | No (Poor SEO) | Yes (If you're an expert). |
| How Easy Is It? | Incredibly Easy | Very Easy | Requires Tech Skills |
| Can You Really Grow? | Yes (Ecosystem) | Hard (Limited Tools) | It's all on you. |
Why Creators Are Leaving Substack for Postion
Substack is a great starting point, but serious creators quickly hit a wall. Here’s why they switch:
- The Fee Problem: Substack's 10% fee is punishing. On a $10,000 income, that's $1,000 you're giving away. Postion's fee is just 5%, putting more money back in your pocket.
- The SEO Black Hole: Content on Substack rarely ranks on Google. It's designed for newsletters, not for building a long-term, searchable asset. Postion is built SEO-first, so your work keeps attracting readers for years.
- The "One-Trick Pony" Limit: Substack is just for newsletters. With Postion, you can build a blog, a knowledge base, a course, and a community—all in one place.
What a former Substack user says: "I switched to Postion and my organic traffic tripled in two months. I finally feel like I'm building a real brand, not just renting space." - Jane Doe, Creator
Postion or Ghost? Power Without the Pain
Ghost is powerful, but that power comes with the headache of server maintenance, security updates, and a steep learning curve.
Postion gives you 100% of Ghost's power with 0% of the technical overhead.
- You get full ownership and custom domains.
- You get powerful SEO and customization.
- But we handle all the infrastructure for you. You can focus on what you do best: creating.
The Final Verdict: Who Should Choose Postion?
You should choose Postion if:
- You're a Substack user ready for lower fees, better SEO, and true ownership.
- You're a potential Ghost user who wants the power without the technical hassle.
- You're a new creator who wants to build on a future-proof platform designed for growth.
The choice is clear. Stop compromising.