Beehiiv vs Substack
The 80/20 verdict.
Both tools have a place in the ecosystem. See the table below for the side-by-side, and visit each tool's detail page for the full 80/20 verdict.
| Beehiiv | Substack | |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | Newsletter platform built by ex-Morning Brew founders, optimized for growing and monetizing an audience. | The newsletter and subscription platform where writers own their audience. |
| Pricing model | freemium | freemium |
| Starts at | $39/mo | $0/mo |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| 80/20 verdict | core | core |
| Best for | solo creators going full-time, newsletter operators who want monetization built in, publishers who want recommendation networks | independent writers, journalists going solo, creators with a strong personal brand |
Beehiiv
Newsletter platform built by ex-Morning Brew founders, optimized for growing and monetizing an audience.
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Substack
The newsletter and subscription platform where writers own their audience.
Visit Substack
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