Is Beehiiv better than Substack?

It depends on your revenue. Beehiiv wins at scale: once you earn $490+/month from subscriptions, Beehiiv's flat $49/month is cheaper than Substack's 10% cut. Beehiiv also offers more customization, better analytics, and no revenue share. Substack has better built-in discovery and a larger existing audience network.

Did Beehiiv raise prices?

Yes. In 2024, Beehiiv raised the Grow plan from $42/month to $49/month and the Scale plan from $84/month to $99/month — approximately a 17% increase on both tiers. Annual pricing saw similar increases.

Beehiiv Pricing Plans 2026 — History & Recent Changes

Q: How much does Beehiiv cost?

Beehiiv has three paid plans: Grow at $49/month (up to 50,000 subscribers), Scale at $99/month (up to 100,000 subscribers), and Enterprise with custom pricing. The Launch plan is free for up to 2,500 subscribers with limited features.

Q: Does Beehiiv take a percentage of revenue?

No. Unlike Substack (which takes 10%), Beehiiv charges a flat monthly fee with no revenue share. You keep 100% of your subscription revenue (minus Stripe's ~3% payment processing fee).

Current Beehiiv Pricing (May 2026)

Beehiiv uses a flat monthly fee model with no revenue share. All plans allow unlimited email sends to your subscriber list.

Plan	Price (monthly)	Subscribers	Key features
Launch	$0	Up to 2,500	Newsletter sending, basic analytics, no paid subscriptions
Grow	$49/month	Up to 50,000	Paid subscriptions (0% revenue share), custom domain, referral program, advanced analytics
Scale	$99/month	Up to 100,000	Everything in Grow + premium ad network, 3D analytics, team seats, priority support
Enterprise	Custom	Unlimited	Custom contracts, dedicated support, custom integrations

Annual billing: Grow $399/year ($33/mo) · Scale $798/year ($67/mo) — significant discounts vs monthly.

Prices verified May 2026. Get automatic alerts when Beehiiv updates its pricing.

Beehiiv Pricing History (2022–2026)

Grow: $42 → $49/mo · Scale: $84 → $99/mo 2024

Beehiiv raised prices on both main paid tiers by approximately 17–18%. The company cited investment in infrastructure, the ad network, and new product features as the reason. Existing subscribers on annual plans were not immediately affected — the increase applied at renewal. The move attracted some criticism from creators who had chosen Beehiiv specifically for its competitive pricing vs. Substack.

Grow (monthly):$42/month→$49/month

Scale (monthly):$84/month→$99/month

Ad network launched (Beehiiv Ad Network) 2023

Beehiiv introduced a built-in ad marketplace allowing Scale subscribers to monetize their newsletters with sponsored posts from premium brands. The ad network is exclusive to Beehiiv and represents a major differentiation from Substack and ConvertKit. Revenue from ads goes directly to newsletter creators with no additional platform cut.

Ad network access:Scale plan only

0% revenue share policy established 2022 (launch)

From launch, Beehiiv positioned itself as the anti-Substack with a flat fee and zero revenue share on paid subscriptions. This was a deliberate competitive move against Substack's 10% fee. The policy has remained unchanged — Beehiiv has never taken a cut of subscription revenue. This is their strongest positioning advantage over Substack for high-revenue newsletters.

Revenue share:0% — unchanged since launch

Beehiiv vs Substack: Which Is Cheaper?

The break-even point for Beehiiv Grow vs Substack is $490/month in subscription revenue. Above that, Beehiiv saves you money every month.

Your Subscription Revenue	Substack (10%)	Beehiiv Grow ($49/mo)	Beehiiv Saves
$300/mo	$30/mo	$49/mo	–$19 (Substack cheaper)
$490/mo	$49/mo	$49/mo	Break-even
$1,000/mo	$100/mo	$49/mo	+$51/mo
$5,000/mo	$500/mo	$99/mo (Scale)	+$401/mo
$10,000/mo	$1,000/mo	$99/mo (Scale)	+$901/mo

Most newsletter creators migrate from Substack to Beehiiv once they hit $1,000–$2,000 in monthly subscription revenue. The savings become significant quickly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Beehiiv cost?

Beehiiv's Launch plan is free for up to 2,500 subscribers. Grow is $49/month (up to 50K subscribers), Scale is $99/month (up to 100K subscribers). Annual plans are significantly discounted: Grow at $399/year ($33/mo), Scale at $798/year ($67/mo).

Does Beehiiv take a percentage of revenue?

No. Unlike Substack (10% cut), Beehiiv takes 0% of your subscription revenue on all paid plans. You keep 100% of what subscribers pay you, minus Stripe's ~3% payment processing fee.

Is Beehiiv worth it over Substack?

Beehiiv is worth it if you're earning $490+/month from paid subscriptions. Below that threshold, Substack's 10% cut is less than Beehiiv's $49/month. Beehiiv also offers better analytics, a referral program, and the ad network — features Substack lacks entirely.

What is included in Beehiiv's free plan?

The Launch (free) plan supports up to 2,500 subscribers with unlimited sends, basic analytics, and custom newsletter templates. It does NOT include paid subscriptions, custom domain, referral program, or ad network access. Those features require the Grow plan ($49/month).

Can I migrate from Substack to Beehiiv?

Yes. Beehiiv has a dedicated Substack migration tool that imports your subscriber list. Free subscribers transfer automatically. Paid subscribers need to re-subscribe on Beehiiv — which typically results in 60–80% migration rate depending on your engagement levels.

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