Beehiiv vs Mailchimp
Detailed comparison to help you choose the right tool for your needs
Quick Comparison
Rating
4.6
vs4.4
Starting Price
Free
vsFree
Pricing Model
freemium
vsfreemium
Feature
Beehiiv
Mailchimp
Newsletter sending
Paid subscriptions
Referral program
Analytics
Ad network
Segmentation
Email campaigns
Landing pages
Automation
A/B testing
AI content
Beehiiv Pros
- Best monetization tools of any newsletter platform
- Built-in ad network for passive revenue
- Referral system drives organic growth
- Strong analytics and subscriber insights
- No revenue cut on paid subscriptions
Beehiiv Cons
- Free plan limited to 2500 subscribers
- Less established than Mailchimp or ConvertKit
- Scale plan expensive for smaller newsletters
Mailchimp Pros
- Well-known and trusted
- Good free tier for starting out
- Easy to use
- Lots of integrations
Mailchimp Cons
- Gets expensive quickly
- Limited automation on lower tiers
- Pricing based on contacts, not sends