Beehiiv
Beehiiv · Marketing & Email
Newsletter platform for creators positioned as the alternative to Substack, ConvertKit, and Mailchimp. Distinctive for its founder pedigree (Morning Brew's co-founders and early employees) and features that generalist tools lack: built-in referral programs, ad network, and 3D analytics. Priced free-$99/mo up to 100K subscribers. Popular with newsletter operators building media businesses (not personal newsletters).
In other words, Beehiiv is worth it for newsletter creators (both hobbyist and full-time) who want built-in monetization (paid subs, sponsorships, referrals) plus growth tools baked in — not just ESP-style sending. Launch (free) covers up to 2,500 subscribers; Scale unlocks referrals + custom domains; Max adds AI writer and premium features. Very easy setup, purpose-built for newsletters. Native integrations with Stripe, Zapier, and analytics platforms. Downside: less enterprise email automation than Mailchimp/Klaviyo, and templates feel more constrained than Substack's editorial polish.
Pricing summary
No monthly fees
Pay as you go
Main metered limit
Free Launch plan up to 2,500 subscribers. Scale $49/mo ($43 billed annually) and Max scale with subscriber count up to 100k. 0% cut on paid subscriptions.
Longform essayist wanting Substack-style discoverability? Pick Substack (free with 10% rev share). Marketing-heavy sender? Mailchimp or ConvertKit.
All plans
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Key limit |
|---|---|---|---|
Launch | Free | Free | up to 2,500 subscribers, unlimited sends |
ScaleEntry tier | $49 | $43Save 12% | from 1K subs, scales to ~$290/mo @ 100K subs |
Max | $109 | $96Save 12% | removes branding, 10 publications |
Enterprise | Custom | Custom | 100K+ subscribers |
All tier prices verified August 19, 2026 · View source →
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