Beehiiv

Beehiiv is a newsletter platform built from the ground up for creators and media companies who want to grow their audience. Founded by early Morning Brew employees, it focuses on newsletter-specific features that general email marketing tools lack.

Why Newsletter Creators Choose Beehiiv

Unlike general email marketing tools, Beehiiv is designed around the newsletter business model. The recommendation network lets you cross-promote with other newsletters. The referral program (on paid plans) turns readers into growth engines. And the built-in website means your archive is a real content hub, not just an email dump.

What You Get for Free

• 2,500 subscribers with unlimited sends - No monthly send cap
• Custom website - Your newsletter gets a proper homepage with AI-assisted design
• Podcast hosting - Publish audio alongside your newsletter
• Recommendation network - Get discovered by readers of similar newsletters
• Campaign analytics - Track opens, clicks, and growth
• Custom domain - Use your own domain for a professional look
• API access - Integrate with your other tools

The Trade-offs

The free plan does not include monetization features (paid subscriptions, ad network, boosts), email automations, or A/B testing. These require the Scale plan at /month. For creators just building an audience, the free plan is excellent. For those ready to monetize, the jump to paid is steep.