beehiiv vs Kit (ConvertKit)

beehiiv

• ✓Built-in referral and boost program for subscriber growth
• ✓Native ad network connects you with sponsors automatically
• ✓Beautiful, intuitive writing editor
• ✓Paid newsletter subscriptions built in
• ✓Free plan supports up to 2,500 subscribers

Kit (ConvertKit)

• ✓Free plan up to 10,000 subscribers
• ✓Visual automation builder is intuitive and powerful
• ✓Tag-based subscriber segmentation for precise targeting
• ✓Sell digital products directly without extra tools
• ✓50% affiliate commission for 12 months

beehiiv

• !Scale plan ($99/month) needed for full automation features
• !Custom domain requires paid plan
• !Less mature automation builder than ActiveCampaign

Kit (ConvertKit)

• !Templates are minimal — not for design-heavy emails
• !No A/B testing on lower plans
• !Landing page builder is basic

beehiiv

• →Launch a newsletter and grow it using beehiiv's built-in referral program
• →Monetize your audience through the native ad network or paid subscriptions
• →Set up automated welcome sequences and drip campaigns

Kit (ConvertKit)

• →Build automated email sequences that sell a course or digital product
• →Tag subscribers by interest and send targeted broadcasts
• →Grow a newsletter with a free lead magnet delivered automatically

beehiiv

beehiiv was built by the team behind Morning Brew — one of the fastest-growing newsletters ever — and it shows. The platform combines a world-class writing editor, built-in subscriber analytics, automated email sequences, a paid newsletter monetization layer, and a referral program all in one. The boosts feature lets you grow by paying other newsletters to recommend you, while the ad network connects you with brands who want to sponsor newsletters like yours. It's the most growth-focused newsletter platform available.

Kit (ConvertKit)

Kit — formerly ConvertKit — is the go-to email platform for creators, bloggers, YouTubers, and course sellers. Its visual automation builder lets you map out complex email sequences visually, while its subscriber tagging system allows hyper-personalized messaging. The free plan supports up to 10,000 subscribers with unlimited sends, making it one of the most generous free tiers in email marketing. The Commerce feature lets creators sell digital products directly inside their email funnel.