Campaign Monitor vs. beehiiv

No. Export your contacts from Campaign Monitor and import directly into beehiiv. We've migrated lists of 500,000+ subscribers without losing a single contact. The process is straightforward.

Campaign Monitor's automations are relatively straightforward, so they're easy to recreate. beehiiv handles welcome sequences, drip campaigns, and behavior triggers natively, often with more flexibility for newsletter-specific use cases.

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

Most publishers are sending newsletters within a day. beehiiv's modern interface is intuitive, with no learning curve required.

Yes. Campaign Monitor uses month-to-month billing, so there's no contract locking you in. Switch whenever it makes sense for your business.

All plans include documentation, guided setup, and email support. Max and Enterprise plans add priority support and dedicated account managers, respectively.

Campaign Monitor templates don't transfer directly, but beehiiv's modern editor and newsletter-specific templates are designed for publishers. Most users find them more flexible and easier to work with.

Campaign Monitor has no free plan and requires a credit card immediately. Their Lite plan starts at $10.80/month for just 500 contacts. beehiiv offers a free plan for up to 2,500 subscribers with unlimited sends, with paid plans starting at $43/month.

Yes. beehiiv's free plan supports up to 2,500 subscribers with unlimited sends. Campaign Monitor has no free plan, only a limited trial that requires a credit card.

Both platforms maintain strong deliverability. beehiiv provides enterprise-grade infrastructure with dedicated IPs, automated warm-up, and proactive monitoring for industry-leading inbox placement.

Yes. beehiiv offers an integrated ad network, paid subscriptions with 0% platform fees, Boosts for subscriber acquisition, and sponsorship tools. Campaign Monitor focuses on traditional email marketing and doesn't offer newsletter-specific monetization.

beehiiv includes built-in referral programs, a recommendation network for cross-promotion, and Boosts for paid acquisition. Campaign Monitor focuses on list-building through forms and landing pages, not viral growth mechanics.

Sign up free with no credit card required, import your list, and send your first newsletter in minutes. Start building up to 2,500 subscribers before paying anything.