beehiiv
The newsletter platform built for growth — create, grow, and monetize your email audience without code.
Modern newsletter editor with templates, polls, and audio posts
Built-in website builder for a full publication home, no coding needed
Native growth tools: referral program, Boosts, recommendations, and pop-ups
Monetization via ad network, paid subscriptions, and direct sponsorships
Analytics with A/B testing, verified clicks, segmentation, and an API
- Launching and scaling an independent paid newsletter
- Migrating a publication off Substack or Mailchimp for better growth tools
- Monetizing an audience through sponsorships and the beehiiv ad network
- Running referral programs and cross-promotions to accelerate list growth
- 1Sign up free and set up your publication branding and custom domain
- 2Import existing subscribers or start collecting them with forms and pop-ups
- 3Write and schedule posts in the editor, publishing to email and web at once
- 4Turn on growth features like referrals and Boosts, then track analytics
Is beehiiv free?
Yes. The Launch plan is free for up to 2,500 subscribers and includes the editor, website, and core analytics. Paid plans starting around $39/month unlock the referral program, Boosts, and advanced features.
How does beehiiv compare to Substack?
Substack takes 10% of paid subscription revenue and offers limited growth tooling, while beehiiv charges a flat monthly fee, keeps your paid revenue, and ships native referral, cross-promotion, and ad-network features.
Can I make money with beehiiv?
Yes. You can sell paid subscriptions, earn from beehiiv's ad network, take direct sponsorships, and get paid through Boosts for recommending other newsletters.
Does beehiiv have an API?
Yes. beehiiv offers an API and integrations for managing subscribers, automations, and publication data programmatically.
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