AWeber vs. beehiiv

beehiiv is the dynamic and modern alternative to AWeber, focused on newsletter growth and monetization.

Legacy Email Marketing vs. Modern Growth & Monetization

AWeber is one of the original email marketing tools. It's been around since 1998 and focuses on drag-and-drop editors, templates, and basic automations. For simple email campaigns, it still gets the job done.

beehiiv is for today's publishers. Built by the team behind Morning Brew, it's designed for creators and brands who are building content businesses. Growth tools, built-in monetization, and pricing that stays predictable as your audience grows are part of the core product, not add-ons.

It comes down to your goals. AWeber handles traditional email marketing. beehiiv is designed to help newsletters grow, scale, and earn, without relying on legacy tools.

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What beehiiv is best for

Pricing comparison

Feature comparison

AWeber is good for

Small- and medium-sized businesses that need to automate their email marketing
Marketers who prefer to work with pre-built email templates
Users who prefer a drag-and-drop editor experience

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

Make the switch

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With beehiiv you'll have the same suite of tools used by the world's largest newsletters.

	beehiiv Get started	AWeber Full comparison
Monthly Pricing
Monthly email sends	Unlimited	Limited by plan
Free plan up to 2,500 subscribers
Up to 10,000 subscribers	$109	$112.50
Up to 100,000 subscribers	$329	$625
Paid Subscriptions	0%	Not offered
Content Management Features
Team members
Email sends
Web posts
Publications
Subscribers
Website Features
Web hosting
Subscribe forms
Advanced email capture
Custom domain
Survey forms
Advanced web builder
Podcast sites
Link in bio
Ai website builder
Website analytics
Newsletter Features
Custom builder
Optimized deliverability
Custom fields
Custom HTML
Audience polls
A/B Testing
Content creation AI
Custom mobile apps
Podcasts
Collaborative editing
Inline comments
Dynamic content
Growth
Recommendation network
Magic links
Referral program
Boosts
Monetization
Integrated Ad network
Paid Subscriptions
Boosts
Direct sponsorships
Digital products
Analytics
Campaign analytics
Subscriber metrics
Advanced segmentation
Advanced analytics
Integrations
Giphy
Unsplash
API access
App marketplace
Security
2FA
SSO
Support
Normal support
Priority support
Account manager

Common Questions About Platform Migration

Will I lose subscribers migrating from AWeber to beehiiv?

No. Export your contacts from AWeber as CSV and import directly into beehiiv. We've migrated lists of 500,000+ subscribers without losing a single contact.

What happens to my AWeber automations when I switch to beehiiv?

AWeber's automations are typically straightforward to recreate in beehiiv. beehiiv handles welcome sequences, drip campaigns, and behavior triggers natively, often with more flexibility than AWeber's more limited options.

How long does custom domain transfer take when moving to beehiiv?

DNS propagation typically completes in 24-48 hours. We provide step-by-step documentation for all major registrars.

How long does it take to migrate from AWeber to beehiiv?

Most teams send within a day. beehiiv's modern interface is intuitive. No multi-week learning curve required.

What training and onboarding does beehiiv provide?

All plans include access to documentation, in-app help resources, and our AI assistant Buzz. Paid plans can connect directly with our expert human support team.

Will I lose my AWeber email templates when switching to beehiiv?

AWeber templates don't transfer directly, but beehiiv's modern editor and templates are designed specifically for newsletters. Most users find them easier to customize and more flexible than AWeber's legacy designs.

beehiiv is built for

Content Creators

Modern newsletter growth goes beyond simple templates and basic autoresponders. beehiiv includes paid subscriptions with 0% platform fees, an integrated ad network, referral programs, and an organic Recommendations Network. AWeber focuses on traditional email features, with limited support for growth and monetization.

Media Companies & Publishers

beehiiv supports multiple newsletters, advanced analytics, and built-in revenue streams with a modern interface designed for today's publishing workflows.

Startups & B2B Organizations

Build authority through content with growth tools that work out of the box. Newsletter-specific analytics and segmentation are designed for audience building, not e-commerce.

Solopreneurs

Everything you need in one platform, from newsletters to websites, digital products, and more. beehiiv is built to grow with your business. It offers predictable pricing and plans designed to meet your specific needs.

Still Have Questions?

How does AWeber pricing compare to beehiiv?

AWeber Plus (the plan most users need) starts at $20/month for 500 subscribers when billed annually. beehiiv offers a free plan for up to 2,500 subscribers with unlimited sends, and paid plans start at $43/month.

Does beehiiv offer a free plan like AWeber?

Both offer free plans, but beehiiv's supports 2,500 subscribers with unlimited sends. AWeber's free plan caps at 500 subscribers and 3,000 emails per month, making beehiiv's free tier 5x more generous.

How does beehiiv's email deliverability compare to AWeber?

Both platforms have solid deliverability. beehiiv provides enterprise-grade infrastructure with dedicated IPs and automated domain warm-up.

Can I monetize my newsletter on beehiiv?

Yes. This is a core differentiator. beehiiv offers an integrated ad network, paid subscriptions, Boosts for paid acquisition, and sponsorship tools. AWeber offers basic paid subscriptions through their Newsletter Hub and e-commerce features, but lacks an ad network or newsletter-specific monetization tools, like Boosts.

Does beehiiv have newsletter growth tools?

Yes. Built-in referral programs, a Recommendations Network for cross-promotion, and Boosts for paid subscriber acquisition. AWeber focuses on traditional list-building through forms and landing pages, while beehiiv offers viral growth tools like built-in referral programs and newsletter cross-promotion.

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