beehiiv is a newsletter publishing platform built to run as a small media business, with a website builder, podcast hosting, and monetization tools layered on top of email.
It solves newsletter growth and monetization together: a built-in ad network that places sponsor slots into your issues, paid subscriptions, and a recommendation network that swaps subscribers with other beehiiv newsletters. The ad marketplace and multi-publication support are what separate it from Substack.
Independent newsletter writers and small media operators trying to turn a subscriber list into revenue, not merely send campaigns.
Free Launch plan has unlimited sends up to 100,000 subscribers, a custom domain, and API access, which makes it usable long-term for a solo writer. Scale at $43/month adds the ad network and automations; Max at $96/month removes beehiiv branding and adds audio newsletters.
Newsletter platform built for growth and monetization.
