Beehiiv

You’re halfway through building your newsletter, and then it hits you—Beehiiv’s free plan only lets you send 500 emails a month. That’s not a limitation, that’s a trap. Let me show you how to outmaneuver it. The Hidden Cost of “Free” Subscribers: Why Beehiiv’s 500-Email Cap is a Suicide Note Beehiiv’s free plan limits you to 500 subscribers. But here’s the kicker: you can’t even send emails to all 500 at once. The platform only allows 100 emails per send. That’s not a typo. You’re stuck doing 5 batches of 100 emails a month to reach your audience. If you’re trying to grow beyond 100 people, you’re already at a dead end. ...

Beehiiv vs Substack: Which Paid Newsletter Platform Actually Pays More Okay, let’s talk newsletters. As a solopreneur, building an email list is still one of the most powerful things you can do. Forget social media algorithms – you own your email list. And if you’re thinking about monetizing that list, you’re probably looking at platforms like Beehiiv and Substack. I’ve spent the last six months deep-diving into both, launching test newsletters on each, and really getting my hands dirty. This isn’t just a feature comparison; it’s a breakdown of which platform actually helped me generate more revenue, and why. I’ll lay out the pros, cons, and a clear recommendation based on my experience. ...