Beehiiv vs Substack
Updated for 2026
🏆 Quick verdict: Beehiiv wins for most teams.
Choose Substack if you prioritize high roi channel for smbs.
🏆 Our Pick
Beehiiv
Newsletter platform with growth and monetization features.
Key Features
- ✦Audience segmentation
- ✦Campaign automation
- ✦A/B testing
- ✦Signup forms and landing pages
- ✦Performance analytics
Substack
Publishing platform for paid and free newsletters.
Key Features
- ✦Audience segmentation
- ✦Campaign automation
- ✦A/B testing
- ✦Signup forms and landing pages
- ✦Performance analytics
💰 Pricing Comparison
Beehiiv
FreeCHF 0 / month
StarterCHF 15 / month
ProCHF 39 / month
EnterpriseCustom pricing
Substack
FreeCHF 0 / month
StarterCHF 15 / month
ProCHF 39 / month
EnterpriseCustom pricing
Beehiiv
✅ High ROI channel for SMBs
✅ Good automation depth
✅ Strong template ecosystem
⚠️ Deliverability requires good hygiene
⚠️ Advanced automations can be complex
Substack
✅ High ROI channel for SMBs
✅ Good automation depth
✅ Strong template ecosystem
⚠️ Deliverability requires good hygiene
⚠️ Advanced automations can be complex
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Start with the free plan and see if it fits your workflow.