Head-to-head
beehiiv vs Kit (ConvertKit)
beehiiv is cheaper at most list sizes; Kit (ConvertKit) only comes out ahead around 5,000 subscribers. Prices are billed annually; verified July 2026.
beehiivBuilt for newsletters and audience growth — the most generous free tier here.
Kit (ConvertKit)Creator-focused, with strong automation and a free plan for smaller lists.
| Subscribers | beehiiv | Kit (ConvertKit) | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | Free | Free | Tie |
| 1,000 | Free | Free | Tie |
| 2,500 | Free | $49/mo | beehiiv |
| 5,000 | $78/mo | $74/mo | Kit (ConvertKit) |
| 10,000 | $96/mo | $116/mo | beehiiv |
| 25,000 | $149/mo | $166/mo | beehiiv |
| 50,000 | $219/mo | $274/mo | beehiiv |
| 100,000 | $290/mo | $432/mo | beehiiv |
Exact switch points (subscribers)
- 1–1,000 → Tie
- 1,001–2,500 → beehiiv
- 2,501–5,000 → Kit (ConvertKit)
- 5,001–10,000 → beehiiv
- 10,001–15,000 → Kit (ConvertKit)
- 15,001+ → beehiiv
Computed from tier boundaries, not sampled — see all cost cliffs.
Free tiers: beehiiv — free to 2,500 subscribers; Kit (ConvertKit) — free to 1,000 subscribers.