ActiveCampaign vs. beehiiv
beehiiv is the dynamic and modern alternative to ActiveCampaign, focused on newsletter growth and monetization.
Marketing Automation vs. Newsletter Growth & Monetization
ActiveCampaign was built for e-commerce stores managing complex sales funnels. It's designed for lead scoring, deal pipelines, and CRM workflows.
beehiiv was built by the Morning Brew team specifically for newsletter publishers. Simple setup, growth tools designed for content, integrated monetization options. Built for growing and monetizing newsletters.
Using the wrong tool means paying for features you'll never touch while missing the ones that actually make you money. ActiveCampaign has no native ad network and has no native support for paid subscriptions. You're buying e-commerce infrastructure to publish content.
ActiveCampaign is good for
- Sales Team CRM Functionality
- Complex automations
- Agencies & Ecommerce-focused companies
beehiiv is best for
- Content-focused newsletters and publications
- All-in-one solution for website, email, data analytics, and growth tools
- Ownership of your audience and custom aesthetic
- Affordable flat-rate pricing that favors growing creators and companies
- Enterprise-level solutions made simple and accessible to everyone
compare features
With beehiiv you'll have the same suite of tools used by the world's largest newsletters.
| Feature |  beehiiv | ActiveCampaign | ||
| Monthly Pricing | ||||
| Monthly email sends | Monthly email sends, beehiiv, Unlimited | Monthly email sends, ActiveCampaign, Limited | ||
| Free plan up to 2,500 subscribers | Free plan up to 2,500 subscribers, beehiiv, Yes | Free plan up to 2,500 subscribers, ActiveCampaign, No | ||
| Up to 10,000 subscribers | Up to 10,000 subscribers, beehiiv, $109 | Up to 10,000 subscribers, ActiveCampaign, $149 | ||
| Up to 100,000 subscribers | Up to 100,000 subscribers, beehiiv, $329 | Up to 100,000 subscribers, ActiveCampaign, Talk to sales for pricing | ||
| Paid Subscriptions | Paid Subscriptions, beehiiv, 0% | Paid Subscriptions, ActiveCampaign, N/A | ||
| Content Management Features | ||||
| Team members | Team members, beehiiv, Yes | Team members, ActiveCampaign, Yes | ||
| Email sends | Email sends, beehiiv, Yes | Email sends, ActiveCampaign, Yes | ||
| Web posts | Web posts, beehiiv, Yes | Web posts, ActiveCampaign, No | ||
| Publications | Publications, beehiiv, Yes | Publications, ActiveCampaign, No | ||
| Subscribers | Subscribers, beehiiv, Yes | Subscribers, ActiveCampaign, Yes | ||
| Website Features | ||||
| Web hosting | Web hosting, beehiiv, Yes | Web hosting, ActiveCampaign, No | ||
| Subscribe forms | Subscribe forms, beehiiv, Yes | Subscribe forms, ActiveCampaign, Yes | ||
| Advanced email capture | Advanced email capture, beehiiv, Yes | Advanced email capture, ActiveCampaign, Yes | ||
| Custom domain | Custom domain, beehiiv, Yes | Custom domain, ActiveCampaign, Yes | ||
| Survey forms | Survey forms, beehiiv, Yes | Survey forms, ActiveCampaign, No | ||
| Advanced web builder | Advanced web builder, beehiiv, Yes | Advanced web builder, ActiveCampaign, No | ||
| Podcast sites | Podcast sites, beehiiv, Yes | Podcast sites, ActiveCampaign, No | ||
| Link in bio | Link in bio, beehiiv, Yes | Link in bio, ActiveCampaign, No | ||
| Ai website builder | Ai website builder, beehiiv, Yes | Ai website builder, ActiveCampaign, No | ||
| Website analytics | Website analytics, beehiiv, Yes | Website analytics, ActiveCampaign, No | ||
| Newsletter Features | ||||
| Custom builder | Custom builder, beehiiv, Yes | Custom builder, ActiveCampaign, Yes | ||
| Optimized deliverability | Optimized deliverability, beehiiv, Yes | Optimized deliverability, ActiveCampaign, Yes | ||
| Custom fields | Custom fields, beehiiv, Yes | Custom fields, ActiveCampaign, Yes | ||
| Custom HTML | Custom HTML, beehiiv, Yes | Custom HTML, ActiveCampaign, Yes | ||
| Audience polls | Audience polls, beehiiv, Yes | Audience polls, ActiveCampaign, No | ||
| A/B Testing | A/B Testing, beehiiv, Yes | A/B Testing, ActiveCampaign, Yes | ||
| Content creation AI | Content creation AI, beehiiv, Yes | Content creation AI, ActiveCampaign, Yes | ||
| Custom mobile apps | Custom mobile apps, beehiiv, Yes | Custom mobile apps, ActiveCampaign, No | ||
| Podcasts | Podcasts, beehiiv, Yes | Podcasts, ActiveCampaign, No | ||
| Collaborative editing | Collaborative editing, beehiiv, Yes | Collaborative editing, ActiveCampaign, No | ||
| Inline comments | Inline comments, beehiiv, Yes | Inline comments, ActiveCampaign, No | ||
| Dynamic content | Dynamic content, beehiiv, Yes | Dynamic content, ActiveCampaign, Yes | ||
| Growth | ||||
| Recommendation network | Recommendation network, beehiiv, Yes | Recommendation network, ActiveCampaign, No | ||
| Magic links | Magic links, beehiiv, Yes | Magic links, ActiveCampaign, No | ||
| Referral program | Referral program, beehiiv, Yes | Referral program, ActiveCampaign, No | ||
| Monetization | ||||
| Integrated Ad network | Integrated Ad network, beehiiv, Yes | Integrated Ad network, ActiveCampaign, No | ||
| Paid Subscriptions | Paid Subscriptions, beehiiv, Yes | Paid Subscriptions, ActiveCampaign, No | ||
| Paid recommendations | Paid recommendations, beehiiv, Yes | Paid recommendations, ActiveCampaign, No | ||
| Direct sponsorships | Direct sponsorships, beehiiv, Yes | Direct sponsorships, ActiveCampaign, No | ||
| Digital products | Digital products, beehiiv, Yes | Digital products, ActiveCampaign, No | ||
| Analytics | ||||
| Campaign analytics | Campaign analytics, beehiiv, Yes | Campaign analytics, ActiveCampaign, Yes | ||
| Subscriber metrics | Subscriber metrics, beehiiv, Yes | Subscriber metrics, ActiveCampaign, Yes | ||
| Advanced segmentation | Advanced segmentation, beehiiv, Yes | Advanced segmentation, ActiveCampaign, Yes | ||
| Advanced analytics | Advanced analytics, beehiiv, Yes | Advanced analytics, ActiveCampaign, Yes | ||
| Integrations | ||||
| Giphy | Giphy, beehiiv, Yes | Giphy, ActiveCampaign, No | ||
| Unsplash | Unsplash, beehiiv, Yes | Unsplash, ActiveCampaign, No | ||
| API access | API access, beehiiv, Yes | API access, ActiveCampaign, Yes | ||
| App marketplace | App marketplace, beehiiv, Yes | App marketplace, ActiveCampaign, Yes | ||
| Security | ||||
| 2FA | 2FA, beehiiv, Yes | 2FA, ActiveCampaign, Yes | ||
| SSO | SSO, beehiiv, Yes | SSO, ActiveCampaign, Yes | ||
| Support | ||||
| Normal support | Normal support, beehiiv, Yes | Normal support, ActiveCampaign, Yes | ||
| Priority support | Priority support, beehiiv, Yes | Priority support, ActiveCampaign, Yes | ||
| Account manager | Account manager, beehiiv, Yes | Account manager, ActiveCampaign, Yes | ||
Common Questions About Platform Migration
Will I lose subscribers migrating from ActiveCampaign to beehiiv?
No. You can export your contacts from ActiveCampaign and import them directly into beehiiv.
What happens to my ActiveCampaign automations when I switch to beehiiv?
While some automations may need to be rebuilt. beehiiv handles newsletter automations natively, including welcome sequences, drip campaigns, and behavior triggers, without ActiveCampaign's steep learning curve.
How long does custom domain transfer take when moving to beehiiv?
DNS propagation typically completes in 24 to 48 hours. We provide step-by-step documentation for all major registrars.
How long does it take to migrate from ActiveCampaign to beehiiv?
ActiveCampaign often takes weeks to fully configure. beehiiv setup usually takes hours. Most teams send their first newsletter the same day they start migrating.
What training and onboarding does beehiiv provide for new users?
All plans include documentation, in-app help, and access to Buzz, beehiiv's AI assistant. Paid plans offer access to beehiiv's expert support team.
Will I lose CRM functionality switching from ActiveCampaign to beehiiv?
If you rely on ActiveCampaign's CRM for sales pipelines, you may need a dedicated CRM. But for newsletter publishing, beehiiv's subscriber analytics and segmentation handle audience management without the complexity.
beehiiv is built for
Content Creators
Launch and monetize without a steep learning curve. beehiiv offers a built-in ad network, paid subscriptions with 0% platform fees, referral programs, and Boosts for subscriber acquisition. ActiveCampaign doesn't include newsletter monetization features.
Media Companies & Publishers
Publishing infrastructure with multiple publications, advanced analytics, and integrated revenue streams. Newsletter-specific tools that are smart and intuitive.
Startups & B2B Organizations
Build authority through content with industry-leading features. Take advantage of real-time collaboration and advanced audience segmentation, with analytics focused on newsletter performance.
Solopreneurs
Everything you need in one platform. Start free and grow without wrestling with over-engineered funnels and clunky tools.
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Still Have Questions?
How does ActiveCampaign pricing compare to beehiiv?
ActiveCampaign offers a 14-day trial but no free plan. At 1,000 email contacts, their Pro plan (most popular) starts at $79/month. beehiiv offers a free plan for up to 2,500 subscribers with unlimited sends; paid plans start at $43/month, with transparent pricing across all tiers.
Does beehiiv offer a free plan?
Yes. beehiiv's free plan supports up to 2,500 subscribers with unlimited sends. ActiveCampaign offers a 14-day trial but no ongoing free plan.
How does beehiiv's email deliverability compare to ActiveCampaign?
Both platforms have strong deliverability. beehiiv provides enterprise-grade infrastructure with support for dedicated IPs, automated warm-up, and proactive monitoring.
How do I get started with beehiiv?
Sign up free, import your subscribers, and send your first newsletter in minutes, without the steep learning curve ActiveCampaign is known for.
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