## Pricing
| | Beehiiv | MailerLite |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Yes (up to 2,500 subs) | Yes (up to 1,000 subs) |
| Entry paid | $49/mo (Launch) | $10/mo (Growing Business) |
| Scale | $99/mo | $20/mo |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom |
MailerLite is significantly cheaper at every tier. Beehiiv's premium is justified by its built-in monetization stack — paid subscriptions, ad network, and referral programs are all native.
## Features
**Beehiiv excels at:**
- Native paid subscriptions powered by Stripe — no third-party needed
- Beehiiv Ad Network — get paid to run sponsor ads in your newsletter
- Built-in referral program to grow your subscriber list
- Analytics built for newsletter growth: open rates, upgrade rates, subscriber trends
- Hosted web presence for every newsletter
**MailerLite excels at:**
- Mature automation workflows (drip sequences, behavior triggers)
- Landing page and website builder included
- E-commerce integrations (Shopify, WooCommerce)
- Dedicated IP for high-volume senders
- Much lower cost per subscriber
## Deliverability
Both platforms have strong deliverability. MailerLite has a longer track record and offers dedicated IPs. Beehiiv's infrastructure has proven reliable at scale — alumni of Morning Brew and The Hustle built on it.
## Monetization
This is Beehiiv's defining advantage. MailerLite has no native paid subscription or ad network. If newsletter revenue is your goal, Beehiiv removes every friction point.