For independent writers, essayists and publications
Your writing,
with room to read.
Publish your writing and build a readership on your own domain.
Browse the homepage, content, and membership pages. An illustrative example, ready for your own name and work.
What your site starts with.
- PostsA clean editorial home for essays, updates, and long-form posts. Publish once, share everywhere.
- Content libraryBring your posts, videos, galleries, and downloads together in a browsable member library.
- CommunityA private member feed for updates, questions, threaded replies, likes, and an optional Discord invitation.
- Member messagesHave private conversations with active members from your inbox.
Membership billing and optional Patreon transfer are available with every site template.
What it costs.
- Regular$9 a month, or $60 a year, and 5% of membership sales.
- Pro$12 a month, or $99 a year, and the same 5% of membership sales.
At $1,000 a month in memberships, Regular keeps $941 and Pro keeps $938. Stripe’s card processing applies on both and goes to Stripe, not Drate.
Good to know.
Anything else? Write to support@drate.app and we’ll answer there.
Can I publish free and members-only writing?
Yes. Your published writing appears in the journal and archive. Each piece can be free for everyone or available to members of the plans you choose. Locked pieces show a preview and a way to join.
Can I change the design?
Yes. Edit the homepage, typography, colors and navigation in Customize. Your essay and note feeds draw from your own published content, so new writing appears without rebuilding the page.
Does Drate email my posts to readers?
No. Drate is a website and app, not an email newsletter. Readers read your posts on your site or in your app.
Can I use my own domain?
Yes, on every plan. Point a domain you own at Drate. Until then, your site lives at yourname.drate.app.
What does it cost?
Regular is $9 a month or $60 a year and takes 5% of membership sales. Pro adds your own app for $12 a month or $99 a year and takes the same 5%. Stripe’s standard card processing applies on both, and goes to Stripe, not us.
More templates.
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Start with margin notes. Add your branding and content, set your offers, and publish when you’re ready.
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