Migrate from Substack to Bento
Guide to migrating from Substack to Bento.
Migration Steps and Data Transfer
DATA TRANSFER
What transfers from Substack?
Here's what data we can migrate from your current platform to Bento.
Contacts & Segments
All your subscribers, tags, and custom fields transfer seamlessly.
Email History
Email history transfers partially based on platform limitations.
Commerce Data
Commerce data may require reconnection to your store.
STEP-BY-STEP
Export from Substack
Follow these steps to export your data and prepare for migration.
1. Log in to Substack
Go to Substack.com and access your dashboard.
2. Export Subscribers
Go to Settings > Exports and download your subscriber list.
3. Export Content
Export your posts if you want to archive them.
WHY SWITCH
Why migrate from Substack?
Here's why teams are making the switch to Bento.
Reason 1
Own your subscriber data completely
Reason 2
Full marketing automation and segmentation
Reason 3
No platform revenue share on paid subscriptions
TERMINOLOGY & MIGRATION GUIDE
Substack → Bento Translation
Different platforms use different terms. Here's how Substack concepts map to Bento, plus tips for a smooth migration.
Individual contact
Tag for subscription type
Tag for subscription type
Email sends
Migration Tips
- You'll need a separate solution for content hosting
- Stripe subscriptions can be maintained separately
Watch Out For
- Substack's social features don't transfer
- Paid subscription management needs separate handling
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