Comparison
Beehiiv vs ConvertKit
Beehiiv is better for newsletter monetisation and growth. ConvertKit has stronger automation for selling courses and digital products.
Beehiiv
4.74.7 out of 5 stars
The newsletter platform built for growth — monetise your audience from day one.
Freefrom $42/mo
Overall4.7
Ease of use4.6
Value for money4.6
Features4.8
Support4.5
✓Pros
- ✓Built for newsletter growth
- ✓Built-in monetisation (ads premium subs)
- ✓Referral programme built in
- ✓Clean writing and sending interface
✕Cons
- ✕Less automation than ActiveCampaign
- ✕Newer platform (less proven at scale)
- ✕Template design options limited
ConvertKit
4.54.5 out of 5 stars
Email marketing built for creators — writers podcasters and online course sellers.
Freefrom $29/mo
Overall4.5
Ease of use4.6
Value for money4.4
Features4.5
Support4.5
✓Pros
- ✓Built for creators and newsletters
- ✓Tag-based subscriber management
- ✓Commerce: sell products directly
- ✓Clean simple interface
✕Cons
- ✕Limited design customisation on emails
- ✕Less powerful than ActiveCampaign for complex automation
- ✕Free plan limited to 1000 subscribers
Our verdict
Which should you choose?
Choose Beehiiv if building and monetising a newsletter is your primary goal. Choose ConvertKit for a more rounded creator platform selling products and courses alongside email.
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