A direct comparison of POSTION with other platforms like Substack, highlighting our solutions to the core pain points of modern creators.
If you're here, you likely feel it too. The promise of the creator economy has been clouded by platforms that take too much, give too little, and leave you feeling more like a cog in their machine than the master of your own destiny. They dictate the rules, control your audience, and chip away at your hard-earned income.
POSTION was built to be the antidote. We started with a simple question: "What if we built a platform that actually put creators first?"
Here is a transparent breakdown of how POSTION solves the problems you face elsewhere.
| Feature / Area | The Old Way (e.g., Substack) | The POSTION Way (Our Solution) |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost & Profitability | ||
| Platform Fee | High (10% + Stripe fees ≈ 13%), significantly cutting into your profits. | Industry-leading low (5% + Stripe fees). You keep more of what you earn. |
| Custom Domain | An extra monthly fee is required to use your own domain. | Completely free. Build your brand on your own domain from day one. |
| Payment Options | Limited (often just Stripe), with strict pricing tiers. | Multiple payment methods and flexible subscription models for a better user experience. |
| 🚀 Functionality & Tech | ||
| SEO | Basic or non-existent. Content discovery is weak outside the platform's ecosystem. | Built-in, AI-driven SEO. Your content is optimized for Google, driving sustained organic traffic. |
| Content Format | Often limited to a single format, like newsletters. | All-in-One. Publish long-form articles, custom pages, and a "Knowledge Base" to build a rich content library. |
| Marketing Tools | Lacking. No built-in tools for A/B testing or advanced email automation. | Rich marketing suite integrated. We provide the tools you need to grow your audience effectively. |
| 🔐 Ownership & Security | ||
| Content Autonomy | Centralized. Your account and content can be removed at the platform's discretion. | Decentralized. You have 100% ownership and control of your content and data. It's yours. |
| Content Moderation | Opaque and often criticized, leading to trust issues. | Community-driven standards. Our rules are transparent and shaped by creator participation. |
| Data & Subscribers | Your subscriber list is technically yours, but platform lock-in makes it hard to leave. | Total freedom. Export your content and subscriber list easily at any time. No lock-in, ever. |
| 🤝 Community & Growth | ||
| Earning Threshold | High barrier to entry. Difficult for new or smaller creators to earn a living. | Multiple revenue streams (tips, ads, one-time sales) lower the barrier to monetization. |
| User Interaction | Minimal. Often just a simple comment section, leading to low user stickiness. | Rich community features (Notes, voting, events) foster a vibrant and supportive ecosystem. |
| Discovery | Dominated by top creators. Hard for new voices to break through. | Fair recommendation algorithm that helps high-quality niche content get discovered. |
POSTION isn't just another platform. It's a movement. Join the Early Adopter Program now and start building the future you deserve.