StackCompassBeehiiv: where it fits your stack
Newsletter platform built for growth. Newsletter-first creators who want growth tools (recommendations, ad network) built in.
The verified facts
- Best for
- Newsletter-first creators who want growth tools (recommendations, ad network) built in
- Less ideal for
- Anyone needing funnels, CRM, or course hosting in the same tool
- Pricing
- Free plan covers up to 2,500 subscribers. Paid prices shown are annual-billing rates.
- Affiliate terms
- Tiered 50% / 55% / 60% recurring (Bronze/Silver/Gold) of referral revenue for a full year per referral. 60-day cookie; referred users get a 14-day trial plus 20% off their first 3 months. Payout: Monthly via PayPal on the 15th (verified 2026-07-22).
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Launch (free) | $0 | Up to 2,500 subscribers, unlimited sends, website, custom domains |
| Scale | $43/mo ($517/yr) | To 100k subs, ad network, automations, paid subscriptions at 0% take |
| Max | $96/mo ($1151/yr) | Removes branding, 10 publications, unlimited seats |
| Enterprise | Custom | 100k+ subscribers, custom |
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FAQ
Is Beehiiv really free up to 2,500 subscribers?
Yes. The Launch plan is $0 up to 2,500 subscribers with unlimited sends, a website and custom domains (verified 2026-07-29). Paid plans start at $43/mo on annual billing.
How does Beehiiv compare to Kit?
Both are newsletter-first. Beehiiv's free plan reaches 2,500 subscribers versus Kit's 1,000, and it bundles growth features like the recommendation and ad networks. Kit has the longer creator-economy track record and deeper integrations. See the full Kit vs Beehiiv comparison.
What does the Beehiiv partner program pay?
Tiered 50% / 55% / 60% recurring of referral revenue for a full year per referral, on a 60-day cookie, paid monthly via PayPal (verified 2026-07-29).