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Beehiiv vs Mailchimp

Side-by-side comparison of Beehiiv and Mailchimp for content creators.

Tool
Beehiiv

Newsletter platform built for creator monetization.

Mailchimp

Email marketing platform built for growing audiences

Starting price
From $43/mo
From $13/mo
Founded
2021
2001
Pricing model
freemium
subscription
Free option
Free tier
Paid only

What they are

Beehiiv

Beehiiv is a newsletter platform designed specifically for independent writers and media operators who want to grow, monetize, and analyze their email audience without juggling multiple tools. It includes a built-in ad network, paid subscription tiers, referral programs, and detailed subscriber analytics in one place. The free plan is genuinely useful, though meaningful monetization and advanced analytics require a paid tier.

Mailchimp

Mailchimp is an email marketing and automation platform used by independent creators, small businesses, and e-commerce brands to build subscriber lists, send campaigns, and track engagement. It offers drag-and-drop email builders, audience segmentation, and basic landing pages. The platform is mature and well-documented, though its pricing scales quickly once your list grows beyond a few hundred contacts.

Which to choose

Full editorial comparison coming soon. For now, check the side-by-side data above and read the individual reviews for Beehiiv and Mailchimp.