beehiiv pricing
Free up to 2,500 subscribers and 0% fee on paid subscriptions, but paid plans climb fast with list size.
Watch out: Prices are for monthly billing; yearly billing is cheaper (Lite starts at $49 instead of $59 for 1,000 subscribers).
What beehiiv costs at your list size
| Your newsletter | Per month | How we got it |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 subscribers | $0 | Free: $0 (up to 2,500 subscribers). |
| 5,000 subscribers | $109 | Lite: $109 (up to 5,000 subscribers). |
| 10,000 subscribers | $139 | Lite: $139 (up to 10,000 subscribers). |
| 25,000 subscribers | $199 | Lite: $199 (up to 25,000 subscribers). |
| 50,000 subscribers | $299 | Lite: $299 (up to 50,000 subscribers). |
| 100,000 subscribers | $469 | Lite: $469 (up to 100,000 subscribers). |
| 5,000 subscribers · 250 paying $8/mo | $109 | Lite: $109 (up to 5,000 subscribers) + 0% platform fee on paid revenue. |
| 25,000 subscribers · 1,500 paying $8/mo | $199 | Lite: $199 (up to 25,000 subscribers) + 0% platform fee on paid revenue. |
Every beehiiv plan
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Up to 2,500 subscribers; unlimited sends; no paid subscriptions |
| Lite | from $59/mo | $59/mo up to 1,000; $79/mo up to 2,500; $109/mo up to 5,000 … $469/mo up to 100,000 subscribers; paid subscriptions with 0% take rate |
| Pro | from $109/mo | $109/mo up to 1,000; $149/mo up to 2,500; $199/mo up to 5,000 … $999/mo up to 250,000 subscribers; removes beehiiv branding, advanced analytics |
Source: Official pricing page, monthly billing, read 28 Oct 2026 · Official pricing page
beehiiv vs the alternatives
Frequently asked questions
Does beehiiv have a free plan?
Yes. The Free plan costs $0: up to 2,500 subscribers; unlimited sends; no paid subscriptions.
How much does beehiiv cost per month?
Paid plans start at $59 a month (Lite) and rise with your subscriber count, read on the official pricing page on 28 Oct 2026. The table above shows the price at each list size.
How much does beehiiv cost for 25,000 subscribers?
$199 a month. Lite: $199 (up to 25,000 subscribers).
Does beehiiv take a cut of paid subscriptions?
No: 0% platform fee on paid plans that allow paid subscriptions. Card processing fees (Stripe) are separate.
What is the cheapest alternative to beehiiv?
At 25,000 subscribers, Substack costs nothing ($0) a month, the lowest published price among the other newsletter platforms we track.