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beehiiv pricing, use cases, and first steps

beehiiv is a newsletter platform: writing, sending, a website, sign-up pages, and a recommendation network to gain subscribers. Paid plans add paid subscriptions, advertising, automations, and an MCP server. A free plan lets you start.

beehiiv has a free plan. The recommended plan to start with: Pro, $95 per month, billed yearly. Prices checked on October 21, 2026 on the vendor’s official page.

beehiivCreate, send, and monetize a newsletter
Vendor
beehiiv
Free plan
Yes
Recommended plan
Pro, $95 per month, billed yearly
In the European Union
Partly available
Page checked on
October 21, 2026

What beehiiv does

Who it’s for: brands, experts, and companies that publish a regular newsletter.

Unlimited sends

Unlimited emails, even on free.

Website and sign-up pages

A website for archives and sign-ups.

Recommendation network

Other newsletters recommend yours.

Also

  • Paid subscriptions and ads

beehiiv pricing

Prices for 1,000 subscribers, billed yearly. They rise with the number of subscribers.

PlanPriceWho it’s for
Free$0To start
Lite$49 per month, billed yearlyTo grow
Pro Recommended to start$95 per month, billed yearlyBrands and companies
EnterpriseCustom pricingLarge organizations

What the free plan includes

Up to 2,500 subscribers, unlimited sends.

Nova’s advice

Stay on free while you have under 2,500 subscribers.

A first try, in 30 minutes

Your data. The pricing page doesn’t detail hosting.

What it does less well

  • Built for newsletters, not complex marketing emails.
  • Price rises quickly with list size.
Send your first issuebeehiiv
  1. Pick an email template.
  2. Write three short sections.
  3. Send yourself a test.
  4. Schedule the send.

Alternatives to beehiiv

Mailchimp

General email marketing.

Brevo

Email and SMS, French vendor.

Loops

Emails for software companies.

In the same family: sales and customer relations

Frequently asked questions about beehiiv

How much does beehiiv cost?

Free: $0; Lite: $49 per month, billed yearly; Pro: $95 per month, billed yearly; Enterprise: custom pricing. Prices checked on October 21, 2026 on the vendor’s official page.

Can you use beehiiv for free?

Yes. Up to 2,500 subscribers, unlimited sends.

What happens to my data with beehiiv?

The pricing page doesn’t detail hosting.

What are the alternatives to beehiiv?

Mailchimp: General email marketing. Brevo: Email and SMS, French vendor. Loops: Emails for software companies.

Official pages consulted

Page checked on October 21, 2026. Brands are named to identify the tools. No affiliation.