Both are strong choices. The short answer: pick Beehiiv if you are newsletter operators focused on growth and monetization. Pick Substack if you are writers monetizing directly with subscriptions.
| Beehiiv | Substack | |
|---|---|---|
| In one line | The newsletter growth platform built by ex-Morning Brew engineers. | Publish a free or paid newsletter with zero setup. |
| Pricing | Free to 2.5k subscribers; from $39/mo | Free; 10% of paid subscriptions |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Newsletter operators focused on growth and monetization | Writers monetizing directly with subscriptions |
| Category | Email Marketing | Email Marketing |
| Website | beehiiv.com | substack.com |
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