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