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★ Winner
Beehiiv
Email Marketing
★ 4.4
rating
$49/mo (Scale)
starts at
Free
tier
VS
Substack
Email Marketing
★ 4.2
rating
N/A
Quick verdict
Beehiiv wins for newsletter operators building a media business with monetiza.
Beehiiv has a 4.4 rating vs 4.2 for Substack. Substack is the better pick if you need writers who want the simplest path to publishing a newsletter with paid subscrip.
Performance overview
Beehiiv
Substack
Overall
4.44.2
Ease of use
4.04.7
Value for money
4.04.2
Features
Side-by-side comparison
Choose based on your needs
Choose Beehiiv if...
Best for
Newsletter operators building a media business with monetization and growth as priorities.
Built-in referral program drives organic subscriber growth
Multiple monetization options (ads, paid subs, boosts)
Choose Substack if...
Best for
Writers who want the simplest path to publishing a newsletter with paid subscriptions.
Zero monthly cost — only pay when you earn
Simplest writing and publishing experience available