Newsletter platform built for growth.
What It Does
Beehiiv is a newsletter platform with built-in growth tools — referral programs, recommendations, website builder, and monetization features.
Why Solo Builders Use It
Your newsletter is your most valuable asset as a solo builder. Beehiiv gives you the tools to grow it:
Free up to 2,500 subscribers
Built-in referral program (readers invite readers)
Recommendation network — cross-promote with other newsletters
Website/blog built in — no separate site needed
Ad network for monetization
Pricing
Free up to 2,500 subs. Scale plan at $49/mo. Max at $99/mo.
Verdict
The best newsletter platform for solo builders who want to grow. The free tier is generous enough to validate your content before paying.
Pros
Generous free tier (2,500 subs)
Growth tools baked in (referrals, recommendations)
Clean, modern editor
Built-in monetization options
Cons
Paid plans get expensive as you scale
Less customizable than self-hosted options
Analytics could be deeper
Alternatives
Substack — Simpler, built-in paid subscriptions, but less growth tools
ConvertKit — More automation features, popular with creators
Resend — Developer-focused, for transactional + marketing email