Beehiiv
0 comparisons available
About Beehiiv
Beehiiv is a newsletter platform built specifically for growth-focused publishers, offering built-in monetization, audience analytics, and a referral program that makes it the fastest-growing Substack alternative. Founded in 2021 by former Morning Brew team members Tyler Denk, Benjamin Hargett, and Jake Hurd, Beehiiv was designed from day one to help newsletters grow — not just send emails. The platform's 3D Analytics tracks opens, clicks, and subscriber growth with revenue attribution. The built-in referral program (Referral Network) lets subscribers earn rewards for bringing in new readers. Beehiiv Ad Network connects publishers with advertisers directly. Boosts allows newsletters to cross-promote each other's paid subscriptions for a revenue share. Beehiiv's free plan supports up to 2,500 subscribers with unlimited sends. The Scale plan at $99/month unlocks monetization, referrals, and advanced analytics. Unlike Substack's 10% revenue cut, Beehiiv charges a flat monthly fee with no revenue share. Publications using Beehiiv include The Milk Road, TLDR, and many Morning Brew alumni newsletters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Beehiiv free?
Beehiiv's Launch plan is free for up to 2,500 subscribers with unlimited sends, a website, and basic analytics. The Scale plan at $99/month unlocks paid subscriptions, referral program, ad network, and advanced analytics for larger newsletters. The Max plan at $199/month adds custom domains for multiple publications and team management.
Beehiiv vs Substack: which is better?
Beehiiv is better for growth-focused publishers who want to monetize without sharing revenue — Beehiiv charges flat monthly fees while Substack takes 10% of paid subscription revenue. Substack has a larger built-in discovery network and zero upfront cost, making it better for writers just starting out. Beehiiv is better for newsletters already generating revenue.
Does Beehiiv take a percentage of revenue?
No — unlike Substack (10% cut) and Patreon (8%), Beehiiv charges a flat monthly subscription fee and does not take any percentage of subscription or advertising revenue. On $10,000/month in newsletter subscriptions, Beehiiv costs $99–$199/month while Substack would take $1,000.
Top Alternatives to Beehiiv
Substack
Larger built-in discovery network, zero upfront cost
Ghost
0% revenue share, full ownership, self-hostable
ConvertKit
Better email automation and digital product sales
MailerLite
More affordable for basic newsletter sending
Mailchimp
More templates and integrations for general email marketing
Kajabi
Better for courses + newsletter + community combined
No comparisons found for Beehiiv yet.
Search for a comparison