I would shortlist beehiiv for a publication where the newsletter is the product.
Publishing and audience tools together
Free launch tier
Subscriber-based costs
Advanced features paid
Best for:
Solo usersSmall teamsGrowing businesses
Best use case: A writer starting a newsletter and website
I would shortlist beehiiv for a publication where the newsletter is the product. Compare it differently from an ecommerce email tool: reader growth and publishing matter more here than abandoned-cart flows.
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I would shortlist beehiiv for a publication where the newsletter is the product. Compare it differently from an ecommerce email tool: reader growth and publishing matter more here than abandoned-cart flows. Do not assume access to an ad network guarantees income. Budget around the subscribers you expect to have and compare the sending, support and integration features you actually need.
Strengths
Publishing and audience tools together
Free launch tier
Built-in monetization options
Tradeoffs
Subscriber-based costs
Advanced features paid
Brand removal needs Max
Who it suits
A writer starting a newsletter and website
A publisher adding automated subscriber journeys
A growing newsletter comparing audience-based plan costs
About beehiiv
Publish newsletters and manage an audience with a connected website. beehiiv adds referral, monetization, and automation features on paid plans.
Pricing scales with subscriber count. It is a newsletter platform rather than a complete store-event marketing system.
beehiiv combines newsletter publishing with a website and audience-growth tools. Launch is a meaningful free starting point up to its subscriber limit; paid pricing changes with audience size. Scale adds monetization and automation, while Max includes further branding and team features. Do not assume access to an ad network guarantees income. Budget around the subscribers you expect to have and compare the sending, support and integration features you actually need.
Pricing & Plans
Prices use the currency shown. Tax, usage limits and billing terms vary by provider.
Launch
$0/mo
Base examples: Scale $49/month or $517/year; Max $109/month or $1,151/year.
Up to 2,500 subscribers
Unlimited sends
Newsletter website
Full plan details & limits
Base examples: Scale $49/month or $517/year; Max $109/month or $1,151/year. Confirm the selected subscriber tier. Launch supports 2,500 subscribers; processing and optional services add costs.
Base examples: Scale $49/month or $517/year; Max $109/month or $1,151/year. Confirm the selected subscriber tier. Launch supports 2,500 subscribers; processing and optional services add costs.
Scale
$49/mo
Base examples: Scale $49/month or $517/year; Max $109/month or $1,151/year.
Automations
Referral and monetization tools
Base subscriber allowance
Full plan details & limits
Base examples: Scale $49/month or $517/year; Max $109/month or $1,151/year. Confirm the selected subscriber tier. Launch supports 2,500 subscribers; processing and optional services add costs.
Base examples: Scale $49/month or $517/year; Max $109/month or $1,151/year. Confirm the selected subscriber tier. Launch supports 2,500 subscribers; processing and optional services add costs.
Max
$109/mo
Base examples: Scale $49/month or $517/year; Max $109/month or $1,151/year.
Remove branding
Expanded publication features
Base subscriber allowance
Full plan details & limits
Base examples: Scale $49/month or $517/year; Max $109/month or $1,151/year. Confirm the selected subscriber tier. Launch supports 2,500 subscribers; processing and optional services add costs.
Base examples: Scale $49/month or $517/year; Max $109/month or $1,151/year. Confirm the selected subscriber tier. Launch supports 2,500 subscribers; processing and optional services add costs.
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Integrations & connectionsHow beehiiv fits into your workflow
API access and supported integrations connect audience workflows. Payment processing remains separate from platform subscription fees.
Platforms & availabilityWeb App
Free plan: Available. Free trial: Not verified.
Cost considerationsBilling, usage limits and additional fees
Base examples: Scale $49/month or $517/year; Max $109/month or $1,151/year. Confirm the selected subscriber tier. Launch supports 2,500 subscribers; processing and optional services add costs.
