Head-to-head
ActiveCampaign vs beehiiv
beehiiv is cheaper at every list size we checked. Prices are billed annually; verified July 2026.
ActiveCampaignThe automation and CRM heavyweight — powerful, but priced for teams that use it.
beehiivBuilt for newsletters and audience growth — the most generous free tier here.
| Subscribers | ActiveCampaign | beehiiv | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | $15/mo | Free | beehiiv |
| 1,000 | $15/mo | Free | beehiiv |
| 2,500 | $39/mo | Free | beehiiv |
| 5,000 | $79/mo | $78/mo | beehiiv |
| 10,000 | $149/mo | $96/mo | beehiiv |
| 25,000 | $239/mo | $149/mo | beehiiv |
| 50,000 | $399/mo | $219/mo | beehiiv |
| 100,000 | $679/mo | $290/mo | beehiiv |
Free tiers: ActiveCampaign — no free plan; beehiiv — free to 2,500 subscribers.