Publish. Grow. Get paid.
Keep 100% of it.
Substack takes 10% of your subscription revenue. VeloCMS takes 0%. Own your subscriber list, your domain, and your income — for a flat monthly fee.
Everything a creator needs — nothing Substack keeps from you
Own your audience, your revenue, and your data. No algorithmic amplification or de-amplification. Just your words and your readers.
0% platform fee — keep 100% of revenue
VeloCMS uses BYOK (Bring Your Own Keys) Stripe integration. Your subscriber payments go directly into your Stripe account — we charge a flat monthly platform fee and take nothing from your subscription revenue. At $10/month with 500 paid subscribers, you keep all $5,000/month.
A writing environment you will actually enjoy
The TipTap editor is distraction-free by design. A full-width canvas, slash commands for inserting blocks, real-time AI continuation, and a one-click publish button. The Newsletter Hub theme presents your archive in reverse-chronological order — clean, readable, and fast.
Campaign emails to segmented audiences
Send campaigns to all subscribers, free-only, paid-only, or tag-filtered lists. Tag-based segmentation lets you run multiple thematic sub-lists within one publication. Resend powers delivery — real open-rate and click-rate tracking via the Resend webhook integration.
Real campaign analytics
Open rates, click rates, bounce rates, and unsubscribe events update in real time on the campaign detail page. No more wondering if anyone read your last issue — accurate stats within 60 seconds of delivery, powered by Resend event webhooks.
Migrate from Substack or Ghost in minutes
Export your Substack or Ghost subscriber list as a CSV and import it at Admin > Members > Import. The importer validates email addresses, deduplicates against existing subscribers, and processes up to 50,000 rows per upload. Your archive migration uses our WordPress Import tool for post content.
Your content, your platform
Substack can change its algorithm, de-amplify your publication, or shut down your account. On VeloCMS, your content lives in your PocketBase database — export everything at any time. You own the subscriber list, the domain, and the revenue. No platform dependency.
VeloCMS vs Substack vs Ghost
| Feature | VeloCMS | Substack | Ghost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platform fee on subscriptions | 0% | 10% | 0% (self-hosted) |
| Custom domain | Included | Paid plan | Included |
| Tag-based segmentation | Yes | No | Yes |
| Open/click rate tracking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Paywall per post | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Data export (subscribers + posts) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AI writing assistant | Yes | No | No |
| Page builder | Yes | No | No |
Frequently asked questions
What CMS is best for online creators in 2026?
VeloCMS gives creators a 0% platform fee on subscriptions, a full paywall, tag-based newsletter segmentation, and one-click import from Substack or Ghost. You own the subscriber list, the domain, and every dollar your audience sends you — no algorithmic amplification or de-amplification.
Can I sell digital products from my site?
Yes. List digital downloads, templates, presets, or e-books as products. Buyers get a signed short-lived download URL so the file doesn't leak. Stripe handles checkout with your own account keys. VeloCMS takes 0% on sales — you pay only Stripe's payment processing fee.
Does it integrate with my newsletter?
The newsletter system is built in — no third-party integration required. Send campaigns to all subscribers, free-only, paid-only, or tag-filtered segments. Resend powers delivery with open-rate and click-rate tracking via webhook. Your subscriber list lives in your own database, not a rented platform.
How do I monetize without relying on sponsors?
Three ways: paid membership subscriptions (monthly or annual, via your Stripe), paywalled posts (free excerpt, paywall card, then full content for members), and digital product sales. All three can run simultaneously. Substack charges 10% for the equivalent; VeloCMS charges 0%.
Can I run a paid community alongside my blog?
Yes. Gate any content or category behind a membership plan. Members get a dedicated /member/account portal, email notifications for new posts, and access to paid-only discussions in the comments layer. You can also embed Discord or Slack invite links exclusively in members-only posts.
Does it have built-in analytics?
Yes. The dashboard shows post views, subscriber growth, open rates by campaign, and monthly revenue from paid memberships. For deeper traffic analytics, connect Google Analytics 4 via the Analytics plugin in Admin > Plugins — one toggle, no code required.
Can I customize the design without touching code?
Yes. The preset system covers five curated themes (Newsletter Hub, Serif, Engineering, Terminal, Atelier) and lets you swap typography, colours, and spacing with one click. The Page Builder adds drag-and-drop blocks for landing pages. No CSS knowledge required for standard customisation.
What about social media embeds?
The editor's embed block renders TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter/X natively — paste the URL and VeloCMS handles the oEmbed call. Social embeds load lazily so they don't tank your LCP score. You can also drop in any iframe embed via the HTML block for platforms without oEmbed support.
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