beehiiv pricing: what you pay at 1k, 10k and 50k subscribers
beehiiv is free up to 2,500 subscribers. Past that you need a paid plan: Lite is $139/month at 10,000 subscribers and $299 at 50,000, billed monthly, and Pro costs more. beehiiv is built for creators who want to earn from their newsletter with ads, paid subscriptions and a website.
What you pay each month
Vendor prices checked on 2026-11-07 on their own pages, billed monthly, in US dollars.
| Plan | 1,000subscribers | 10,000subscribers | 50,000subscribers |
|---|---|---|---|
| beehiiv FreeUp to 2,500 subscribers, 1 publication | $0 | Not available | Not available |
| beehiiv LiteUp to 100,000 subscribers, paid subscriptions, ads, automations | $59 | $139 | $299 |
| beehiiv ProUp to 250,000 subscribers, branding removal | $109 | $239 | $469 |
| Terlido NewsletterFree up to 10,000 subscribers (1 brand, a small footer line). Pro $29/month, flat to 100,000. No paid subscriptions. | Free $0 | Free $0 | Pro $29 |
Billed monthly; yearly billing saves up to 20% (at 50,000 subscribers: Lite $249, Pro $399 a month billed yearly). beehiiv takes 0% of paid subscriptions; Stripe's 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction applies.
Sources, checked 2026-11-07: beehiiv pricing page. Terlido prices from Terlido Newsletter pricing. Prices change, so check their site before you buy.
Where beehiiv is better than Terlido
- Ways to earn: an ad network and paid subscriptions from Lite, with 0% taken from subscription revenue. Terlido has neither.
- A website, podcast hosting and a recommendation network, even on Free. Terlido has a public archive and a signup page, not a site builder or podcasts.
- Unlimited email sends on every plan and up to 250,000 subscribers on Pro. Terlido sends from your mailbox at your provider's pace, so a big list can take more than a day.
Questions
- Is beehiiv free?
- Yes, up to 2,500 subscribers with 1 publication, a website, podcast hosting and unlimited email sends.
- How much is beehiiv for 10,000 subscribers?
- $139/month on Lite or $239/month on Pro, billed monthly. The Free plan stops at 2,500 subscribers.
- Does beehiiv take a cut of paid subscriptions?
- No. beehiiv takes 0% of paid subscription and digital product revenue. Stripe charges its standard 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction.
- Is there an email send limit on beehiiv?
- No. beehiiv says every plan includes unlimited email sends.
Full comparison: Terlido vs beehiiv.
Terlido Newsletter sends each issue from your own mailbox, so replies land in your inbox. Connect a mailbox on the Free plan and send yourself a test issue.
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