ConvertKit vs Beehiiv
Kit (formerly ConvertKit) and Beehiiv are two of the most common picks in their category. This is a fair, side-by-side comparison of where each one wins — and which buyer should pick which.
The short version
Pick Kit (formerly ConvertKit) if you're in the camp of creators, bloggers, and newsletter writers. Pick Beehiiv if you're in the camp of newsletter operators who want growth tools and built-in monetization.
Side-by-side
| Kit (formerly ConvertKit) | Beehiiv | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free up to 10,000 subs (paid plans from $25/month) | Free up to 2,500 subs |
| Best for | Creators, bloggers, and newsletter writers | Newsletter operators who want growth tools and built-in monetization |
| Category | Email marketing | Newsletter platform |
Kit (formerly ConvertKit): where it wins
The creator economy's go-to email tool. Pays affiliates 30% recurring for life.
Key features:
- Visual automation builder
- Landing pages
- Creator commerce
- Tipjar
Beehiiv: where it wins
Built for the Morning Brew era — growth and monetization baked in.
Key features:
- Beehiiv Ad Network
- Sparkloop integration
- Recommendations
- Custom domains
- Polls
FAQ
Which is cheaper overall?
Starting prices are listed above, but the real cost depends on usage. Both companies bill by seats or usage volume, so a small team will pay roughly the same; a large team's costs diverge. Always run the math on your actual headcount and usage before committing annually.
Can I migrate from one to the other later?
Generally yes — both export your data and most workflows are portable with some manual cleanup. The friction is in retraining your team on a new UI, not the data itself.
Is one safer for long-term commitment?
Both are well-funded and well-established. Neither is at meaningful risk of disappearing in the next year. We'd say comfort with either company is roughly equivalent — pick on feature fit, not stability worry.