Beehiiv — full review and pricing

Quick facts. Beehiiv is operated by Beehiiv Inc., headquartered in New York City, New York (United States), with the brand established in 2021 by Tyler Denk, Benjamin Hargett and Jake Hurd (ex-Morning Brew). The operator is privately held; Series B $33M led by Lightspeed in 2024. Beehiiv positions itself as a creator-focused newsletter platform competing with Substack and ConvertKit (Kit), billed via the tier structure detailed below.

Beehiiv markets a email & marketing subscription targeted at users who want a fully-managed product without piecing it together themselves. The pricing snapshot below pulls Subger's live tracker, so anchor prices stay current as Beehiiv adjusts published rates. The rest of this page details the operator, current tiers, feature coverage, support reach and 10 short FAQs. For the canonical reference, cross-check the vendor's own pricing page — figures here mirror it within the cache window.

Operator background

Beehiiv runs under Beehiiv Inc., headquartered in New York City, New York (United States). The product was established in 2021 by Tyler Denk, Benjamin Hargett and Jake Hurd (ex-Morning Brew), and the company is currently privately held; Series B $33M led by Lightspeed in 2024. Beehiiv sits in the email & marketing category and competes for the same recurring spend as nearby email & marketing brands on this site. See related coverage in /en/us/promo and /en/us/deal for cross-brand context.

Headquarters and corporate status

• Legal entity: Beehiiv Inc.
• HQ: New York City, New York (United States)
• Founded / launched: 2021 by Tyler Denk, Benjamin Hargett and Jake Hurd (ex-Morning Brew)
• Ownership: privately held; Series B $33M led by Lightspeed in 2024

The operator's corporate status determines who you contract with at checkout — typically the legal entity above, even if billing goes through a regional reseller.

Why Beehiiv matters in email & marketing

Beehiiv positions itself as a creator-focused newsletter platform competing with Substack and ConvertKit (Kit). The 2024-2025 differentiator: 2024-2025 launched Beehiiv Ads Network connecting newsletters with advertisers; reached 5,000+ paid newsletters on the platform.

Pricing and tier structure

Current tier structure: Launch (free, up to 2.5K subscribers); Scale $39/mo; Max $99/mo; Enterprise. The anchor price referenced for headline comparison is Scale $39/month (up to 10K subscribers).

Plan grid

What changes between tiers

Higher tiers typically unlock larger allowances, additional household members or extra premium content; entry tiers exist for trial usage. Live prices in the Subger plan tracker override these anchors when Beehiiv adjusts published rates.

Recent pricing context (2024-2025)

2024-2025 launched Beehiiv Ads Network connecting newsletters with advertisers; reached 5,000+ paid newsletters on the platform. Annual commitments commonly trim 10-20% off the headline monthly rate; check the live grid above before purchase.

Feature coverage

Beehiiv ships with the following named capabilities relevant to email & marketing:

• Newsletter publishing with custom domains
• Built-in subscription monetization
• Beehiiv Ads Network revenue share
• Referral programs and milestone rewards
• SEO-friendly web archive of newsletters

Feature matrix

Platform and device reach

Coverage spans the operator's published device list — typically modern iOS and Android plus a web client; some categories add desktop apps, smart-TV apps or vehicle integrations where relevant. Check the vendor's "Supported devices" page if you depend on a less common platform.

Sending infrastructure and feature ceiling

Sending stack covers SPF/DKIM/DMARC authentication, transactional API and bulk campaigns; feature ceiling adds automation flows, CRM and segmentation as you climb tiers.

What this means for buyers

The category-specific behaviour above is the single biggest factor when comparing Beehiiv against alternatives in the same email & marketing bracket. Buyers who care about the feature mix detailed here will typically rank Beehiiv higher than buyers focused on price alone.

Support, billing and account management

Beehiiv offers customer support through the operator's standard channels — typically an in-app help centre, email contact and (for paid tiers) live chat or phone support during business hours.

Cancellation and refunds

You can cancel Beehiiv directly from the account dashboard. Refund policy follows the operator's published terms; many email & marketing services prorate or do not refund partial periods after the renewal date. See the cancel guide hub for the standard cancellation workflow.

Free trials and money-back

Free trials, money-back windows and intro pricing vary by tier and country. Anchor: Scale $39/month (up to 10K subscribers).

Comparison context

In the email & marketing category, Beehiiv competes with nearby brands you can browse via /en/us/compare. Buyers commonly look at Beehiiv alongside two or three peers before committing — the side-by-side compare table on this site lets you stack feature coverage and price in one view.

When Beehiiv is the right pick

• You want a creator-focused newsletter platform competing with Substack and ConvertKit (Kit) and the feature mix listed above
• The anchor price (Scale $39/month (up to 10K subscribers)) fits the budget
• The operator's footprint covers your country

When to look elsewhere

• You need a specific feature Beehiiv does not list
• You are in a country outside the operator's main footprint
• The 2024-2025 differentiator (2024-2025 launched Beehiiv Ads Network connecting newsletters with advertisers; reached 5,000+ paid newsletters on the platform) is not relevant to your use case

Frequently asked questions

What is Beehiiv?

Beehiiv is a email & marketing subscription operated by Beehiiv Inc. out of New York City, New York (United States), established in 2021 by Tyler Denk, Benjamin Hargett and Jake Hurd (ex-Morning Brew). It is currently privately held; Series B $33M led by Lightspeed in 2024.

How much does Beehiiv cost?

Current tier structure: Launch (free, up to 2.5K subscribers); Scale $39/mo; Max $99/mo; Enterprise. Anchor headline price: Scale $39/month (up to 10K subscribers). See the pricing table above for the live grid.

Who owns Beehiiv?

The brand is owned and operated by Beehiiv Inc.. Corporate status: privately held; Series B $33M led by Lightspeed in 2024.

Where is Beehiiv available?

Beehiiv operates from New York City, New York (United States) with country availability tied to the operator's footprint and licensing reach. Cross-check the vendor's region list before subscribing if you travel often.

Can I cancel Beehiiv any time?

Yes — cancellation runs through the operator's account dashboard. See the cancel guide hub for the standard workflow and country-specific notes.

Does Beehiiv offer a free trial?

Free-trial availability varies by tier and country. The anchor price (Scale $39/month (up to 10K subscribers)) is the post-trial headline rate; trials, when offered, run 7 to 30 days depending on promo.

What payment methods does Beehiiv accept?

Payment methods follow the operator's checkout — typically major cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex) plus locally-relevant alternatives like Apple Pay, Google Pay or country-specific wallets.

Is Beehiiv worth it in 2025?

Beehiiv's 2025 value depends on the feature mix you actually use. The 2024-2025 update — 2024-2025 launched Beehiiv Ads Network connecting newsletters with advertisers; reached 5,000+ paid newsletters on the platform — is the single most relevant signal for current-year buyers.

How is Beehiiv different from competitors?

Beehiiv differentiates as a creator-focused newsletter platform competing with Substack and ConvertKit (Kit). The operator background, founding year (2021 by Tyler Denk, Benjamin Hargett and Jake Hurd (ex-Morning Brew)) and 2024-2025 update give buyers a sense of where the brand sits versus alternatives.

Where can I track Beehiiv pricing changes?

Subger's live tracker updates the anchor price (Scale $39/month (up to 10K subscribers)) automatically when Beehiiv adjusts published rates. Bookmark the Subger Beehiiv page and check the pricing table above.

Sources and updates

Operator + tier + ownership facts compiled from public vendor disclosures, press releases and regulatory filings current to 2024-2025. Anchor price: Scale $39/month (up to 10K subscribers). Last refreshed at the timestamp in Subger's plan tracker.

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