The Beaty Beat
Investor Due Diligence Report
substackReligion
News and analysis about the power and pitfalls of the American church + the occasional rant, recommendation, and bit of lady wisdom.
11K
1.1K paid
+5.4%
Pricing
$5/mo
$50/yr annual option
$4K
1.1K paid subs
$4K/mo – $4K/mo(±0%)
Previously Monthly
0.4 posts/week
75/100
Consistent (~21.0d avg)
| Newsletter | Subscribers | Weekly Growth | Price | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Abbey of Misrule | 85K | +0.7% | $6/mo | substack |
| Myth and Mystery | 31K | N/A | $5/mo | substack |
| Marginalia with Beth Allison Barr | 15K | N/A | $5/mo | substack |
| Jack’s Substack | 15K | +3.6% | Free | substack |
| Month | Subscribers | Est. Revenue | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 10K | $3,975 | — |
| Mar 2026 | 10.5K | $4,173.75 | +5.0% |
Platform Dependency
Hosted on substack subdomain
Publishing Consistency
Regular publishing schedule
Key Person
Single-author publication — key-person dependency
Revenue Model
Active paid subscription tier
Subscriber threshold
11K subscribers — above the 1K category median for first paid tier
Has paid tier
Active paid subscription offering
Peer monetization
100% of 62 similar-size peers in Religion have paid tiers
Pricing position
$5/mo vs $5/mo category median (625 newsletters)
| Date | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | $5 | $50 |
Disclaimer: This report is generated automatically based on publicly available data and proprietary estimation models. Estimated subscriber counts are derived from engagement patterns and should be verified through direct disclosure. Revenue estimates are based on known pricing and estimated paid subscriber counts. This report is for informational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for investment decisions.
Score based on available components only.
| Component | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Paid Subscriber Ratio | 90/100 | 25% |
| Scot’s Newsletter |
| 15K |
| N/A |
| $5/mo |
| substack |