Beehiiv
The newsletter platform built for growth
Overview
beehiiv is a newsletter and content publishing platform designed to empower creators, publishers, and marketing teams. Founded by early Morning Brew team members, beehiiv provides tools to draft email campaigns, publish content, host podcasts, and build custom websites without writing code. The platform includes a rich content editor, AI assistance, custom domain support, and audience segmentation features. For audience growth, beehiiv includes a recommendation network, referral program, custom subscribe forms, pop-ups, and magic links. Monetization is supported directly through a native ad network, paid subscription tiers with zero take rates on paid plans, digital product sales, and direct sponsorship storefronts. With advanced campaign analytics, A/B testing, API integrations, and webhooks, beehiiv delivers an end-to-end media publication ecosystem for independent writers, media companies, and growing brands.
Best for: Best for content creators, independent journalists, publishers, and marketing teams looking to launch, scale, and monetize newsletters and websites.
Pros and cons
What works well
- Comprehensive suite combining email creation, website hosting, growth tools, and native ad monetization.
- Generous free plan supporting up to 2,500 subscribers with unlimited email sends.
- 0% take rate on paid subscriptions for paid plan tiers.
Where it falls short
- beehiiv branding removal requires upgrading to the Max plan.
- Send API and audio newsletters are restricted to the top-tier paid plans.
Pricing
Launch
$0 / month
Includes newsletters, website, podcast support, campaign analytics, unlimited email sends, and custom domains for up to 2,500 subscribers.
Scale
$43 / month
Includes everything in Launch plus ad network access, recommendation tools, 0% take rate on paid subscriptions, digital products, email automations, and 3 team seats.
Max
$96 / month
Includes everything in Scale plus branding removal, sponsorship storefront, audio newsletters, Send API, dynamic content, and unlimited team seats.
Enterprise
Custom Pricing
Tailored plan for 100K+ subscribers with concierge onboarding, dedicated account manager, dedicated IP addresses, VIP support, and custom publication limits.
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Frequently asked questions
What is beehiiv?
beehiiv is an all-in-one platform for creating, managing, growing, and monetizing newsletters, podcasts, and custom websites.
Does beehiiv have a free plan?
Yes, beehiiv offers a free Launch plan supporting up to 2,500 subscribers and unlimited email sends.
How does beehiiv help monetize newsletters?
beehiiv offers monetization through its native Ad Network, paid subscriptions, digital product sales, recommendations, and direct sponsorship storefronts.
What team member limits apply to beehiiv plans?
The Launch plan includes 1 team member seat, Scale includes up to 3 seats, and Max and Enterprise plans provide unlimited team seats.
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