beehiiv vs MailerLite
MailerLite costs less at 4 of the 8 list sizes we priced.
At 5,000 subscribers
MailerLiteCheaper
$49/mo
Comfort plan at 5,000 subscribers.
Free planUp to 250
Paid newslettersNot published
At every list size
✓ marks the lower monthly price.
| Your newsletter | beehiiv | MailerLite |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 subscribers | $0 | $19 |
| 5,000 subscribers | $109 | $49 |
| 10,000 subscribers | $139 | $89 |
| 25,000 subscribers | $199 | $179 |
| 50,000 subscribers | $299 | $319 |
| 100,000 subscribers | $469 | $439 |
| 5,000 subscribers · 250 paying $8/mo | $109 | not published |
| 25,000 subscribers · 1,500 paying $8/mo | $199 | not published |
Free newsletter rows assume no paid subscribers. Paid rows add each platform's fee on paid revenue; card processing fees are excluded.
Which one to pick
Choose beehiiv if
Free up to 2,500 subscribers and 0% fee on paid subscriptions, but paid plans climb fast with list size.
Choose MailerLite if
The cheapest general email tool at most list sizes; it is built for email marketing more than for paid newsletters.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, beehiiv or MailerLite?
MailerLite costs less at 4 of the 8 list sizes we priced.
Does beehiiv have a free plan?
Yes. The Free plan costs $0: up to 2,500 subscribers; unlimited sends; no paid subscriptions.
Does MailerLite have a free plan?
Yes. The Free plan costs $0: up to 250 subscribers; 2,500 emails a month.