Beehiiv

Why Newsletter Creators Choose Beehiiv

Beehiiv is built for newsletters, not email marketing in general. The focus shows in growth tools, monetization options, and newsletter-specific features.

My Experience

For serious newsletter creators, Beehiiv delivers features that matter—referral programs, recommendations network, monetization tools. It’s what newsletter platforms should be.

What Makes Beehiiv Newsletter-Focused

1. Referral Programs - Built-in referral systems. Reward subscribers for sharing. Growth mechanism native to the platform.

2. Recommendations Network - Get recommended by other newsletters. Recommend others. Network effects for growth.

3. Monetization Options - Paid subscriptions, sponsorships, ad network. Multiple ways to monetize your audience. Revenue built into the platform.

4. Publisher Analytics - Understand your audience. Open rates, click rates, growth trends. Newsletter metrics that matter.

Where Beehiiv Falls Short

Newer platform, still developing some features. Less automation than dedicated marketing platforms. Integration ecosystem is growing but smaller.

Who Should Use Beehiiv

• Newsletter creators focused on growth
• Publishers wanting monetization
• Media entrepreneurs building audiences
• Anyone serious about newsletters

Beehiiv vs Substack

Factor	Beehiiv	Substack
Growth Tools	Advanced	Basic
Monetization	Multiple	Subscriptions
Customization	More	Less
Platform Fee	Optional	10% of revenue
Best For	Business focus	Simplicity

The Bottom Line

Beehiiv is the best choice for newsletter creators who want to grow and monetize. More tools than Substack, more newsletter-focused than ConvertKit. For serious newsletter businesses, it’s compelling.