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| STOA Rating | 8.1 |
| Description | Beehiiv is an all-in-one newsletter platform built by early Morning Brew employees who understood exactly what creators and businesses need to grow an email audience. It combines a newsletter editor, a no-code website builder, and a built-in ad network into a single platform. You write your newsletter, publish it to your website, grow your subscriber list, and earn money from ads — all without switching tools. The platform powers over 28,000 newsletters with a 4.9/5 customer rating. Beehiiv stands apart from competitors like Mailchimp and Substack with growth tools: a recommendation network where newsletters promote each other, a Boosts network for paid subscriber acquisition, referral programs, and detailed analytics. The free Launch plan supports up to 2,500 subscribers with unlimited email sends, custom domains, and an AI website designer. Beehiiv takes 0% of your paid subscription revenue on Scale and above, unlike Substack's 10% cut. |
| AI Features | AI-Powered Beehiiv AI includes a writing assistant that drafts newsletter content with configurable tone and length. In-editor AI tools simplify, shorten, extend, or change tone. AI image generator creates visuals without leaving the editor. AI translation converts newsletters for international audiences. AI website designer generates a complete newsletter site in minutes. |
| Categories | Find & Win Customers |
| STOA's Verdict | Beehiiv is the best newsletter platform for small businesses that want to grow and monetize an email audience without stitching together multiple tools. The free tier is genuinely useful, the ad network removes the headache of finding sponsors, and the 0% take rate puts more money in your pocket than Substack. If email is part of your marketing strategy, start here. |
