What newsletter growth tools does beehiiv offer compared to Drip?

beehiv offers built-in referral programs, a recommendation network for cross-promotion, and Boosts for paid subscriber acquisition. Drip focuses on e-commerce rather than content-led growth.

Drip vs. beehiiv

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

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eCommerce Email vs. Newsletter Growth & Monetization

Drip was built for eCommerce. If you're selling products and need shopping behavior-based email flows, Drip specializes in them.

beehiiv was built by the team behind Morning Brew for publishers who need something different. Integrated ad network, referral programs, paid subscriptions, and growth tools designed for content businesses.

At 10,000 subscribers, Drip costs $154/month. beehiiv costs $96/month. That's nearly $700 per year you're spending on a tool without the growth and monetization features that make beehiiv so powerful.

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Drip is good for

Email automations triggered by shopping behavior
Marketing teams that rely on retargeting for growth
Users seeking simple, well-designed email templates for e-commerce

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

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

Feature	beehiiv Get started	Drip Full comparison
Monthly Pricing
Monthly email sends	Monthly email sends, beehiiv, Unlimited	Monthly email sends, Drip, Unlimited
Free plan up to 2,500 subscribers	Free plan up to 2,500 subscribers, beehiiv, Yes	Free plan up to 2,500 subscribers, Drip, No
Up to 10,000 subscribers	Up to 10,000 subscribers, beehiiv, $109	Up to 10,000 subscribers, Drip, $154
Up to 100,000 subscribers	Up to 100,000 subscribers, beehiiv, $329	Up to 100,000 subscribers, Drip, $1199
Paid Subscriptions	Paid Subscriptions, beehiiv, 0%	Paid Subscriptions, Drip, Not offered
Content Management Features
Team members	Team members, beehiiv, Yes	Team members, Drip, Yes
Email sends	Email sends, beehiiv, Yes	Email sends, Drip, Yes
Web posts	Web posts, beehiiv, Yes	Web posts, Drip, No
Publications	Publications, beehiiv, Yes	Publications, Drip, No
Subscribers	Subscribers, beehiiv, Yes	Subscribers, Drip, Yes
Website Features
Web hosting	Web hosting, beehiiv, Yes	Web hosting, Drip, No
Subscribe forms	Subscribe forms, beehiiv, Yes	Subscribe forms, Drip, Yes
Advanced email capture	Advanced email capture, beehiiv, Yes	Advanced email capture, Drip, Yes
Custom domain	Custom domain, beehiiv, Yes	Custom domain, Drip, No
Survey forms	Survey forms, beehiiv, Yes	Survey forms, Drip, No
Advanced web builder	Advanced web builder, beehiiv, Yes	Advanced web builder, Drip, No
Podcast sites	Podcast sites, beehiiv, Yes	Podcast sites, Drip,
Link in bio	Link in bio, beehiiv, Yes	Link in bio, Drip,
Ai website builder	Ai website builder, beehiiv, Yes	Ai website builder, Drip,
Website analytics	Website analytics, beehiiv, Yes	Website analytics, Drip,
Newsletter Features
Custom builder	Custom builder, beehiiv, Yes	Custom builder, Drip, Yes
Optimized deliverability	Optimized deliverability, beehiiv, Yes	Optimized deliverability, Drip, Yes
Custom fields	Custom fields, beehiiv, Yes	Custom fields, Drip, Yes
Custom HTML	Custom HTML, beehiiv, Yes	Custom HTML, Drip, Yes
Audience polls	Audience polls, beehiiv, Yes	Audience polls, Drip, No
A/B Testing	A/B Testing, beehiiv, Yes	A/B Testing, Drip, Yes
Content creation AI	Content creation AI, beehiiv, Yes	Content creation AI, Drip, No
Custom mobile apps	Custom mobile apps, beehiiv, Yes	Custom mobile apps, Drip, No
Podcasts	Podcasts, beehiiv, Yes	Podcasts, Drip, No
Collaborative editing	Collaborative editing, beehiiv, Yes	Collaborative editing, Drip, No
Inline comments	Inline comments, beehiiv, Yes	Inline comments, Drip, No
Dynamic content	Dynamic content, beehiiv, Yes	Dynamic content, Drip,
Growth
Recommendation network	Recommendation network, beehiiv, Yes	Recommendation network, Drip, No
Magic links	Magic links, beehiiv, Yes	Magic links, Drip, No
Referral program	Referral program, beehiiv, Yes	Referral program, Drip, No
Boosts	Boosts, beehiiv, Yes	Boosts, Drip, No
Monetization
Integrated Ad network	Integrated Ad network, beehiiv, Yes	Integrated Ad network, Drip, No
Paid Subscriptions	Paid Subscriptions, beehiiv, Yes	Paid Subscriptions, Drip, No
Boosts	Boosts, beehiiv, Yes	Boosts, Drip, No
Direct sponsorships	Direct sponsorships, beehiiv, Yes	Direct sponsorships, Drip,
Digital products	Digital products, beehiiv, Yes	Digital products, Drip,
Analytics
Campaign analytics	Campaign analytics, beehiiv, Yes	Campaign analytics, Drip, Yes
Subscriber metrics	Subscriber metrics, beehiiv, Yes	Subscriber metrics, Drip, Yes
Advanced segmentation	Advanced segmentation, beehiiv, Yes	Advanced segmentation, Drip, Yes
Advanced analytics	Advanced analytics, beehiiv, Yes	Advanced analytics, Drip, Yes
Integrations
Giphy	Giphy, beehiiv, Yes	Giphy, Drip, No
Unsplash	Unsplash, beehiiv, Yes	Unsplash, Drip, No
API access	API access, beehiiv, Yes	API access, Drip, Yes
App marketplace	App marketplace, beehiiv, Yes	App marketplace, Drip,
Security
2FA	2FA, beehiiv, Yes	2FA, Drip, Yes
SSO	SSO, beehiiv, Yes	SSO, Drip, Yes
Support
Normal support	Normal support, beehiiv, Yes	Normal support, Drip, Yes
Priority support	Priority support, beehiiv, Yes	Priority support, Drip, Yes
Account manager	Account manager, beehiiv, Yes	Account manager, Drip, No

Common Questions About Platform Migration

Will I lose subscribers migrating from Drip to beehiiv?

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

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.

Will I lose my e-commerce integrations if I switch from Drip to beehiiv?

While e-commerce email is what Drip was built for, beehiiv’s open API and webhook integrations make it easy to integrate with your current stack. Check out our developer documentation here.

How quickly can I start sending newsletters after switching from Drip to beehiiv?

Most teams are sending within a day. beehiiv's interface is intuitive. Users often note it's easier to navigate than Drip's more complex dashboard built for e-commerce workflows.

What training and onboarding does beehiiv provide?

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

Can I build landing pages on beehiiv like I can with Drip?

Yes, and better. beehiiv includes a full, AI-powered web builder and landing page tools. Drip doesn't have an integrated landing page builder, so you'd need to use another external tool, which adds complexity and cost.

Content Creators

Grow and monetize with tools Drip doesn't offer. Integrated ad network, Boosts for paid growth, and paid subscriptions with 0% platform fees.

Media Companies & Publishers

Purpose-built publishing infrastructure with multiple publications, web hosting, and predictable pricing. At 10K subscribers, beehiiv is $96/month. Drip charges $154/month for the same subscriber count. That difference can fund real growth.

Startups & B2B Organizations

Build authority through content with growth tools that work out of the box. Full landing page builder included. Drip requires integration with external tools for landing pages and monetization.

Solopreneurs

Everything needed in one platform, starting free. beehiiv's free tier includes 2,500 subscribers with unlimited sends. Prove your concept works before spending a single dollar.

Still Have Questions?

How does Drip pricing compare to beehiiv?

Drip starts at $39/month for up to 2,500 contacts. At 10K subscribers, Drip costs $154/month. beehiiv offers a free plan up to 2,500 subscribers, with paid plans starting at just $43 per month. Transparent pricing gives you room to grow.

Does beehiiv offer a free plan?

Yes. Our free plan supports up to 2,500 subscribers with unlimited sends. Drip has no free plan, just a 14-day trial. After that, you're paying from day one.

Can I run paid subscriptions on beehiiv?

Absolutely. beehiiv supports paid newsletters with 0% platform fees. You keep everything you earn. Drip doesn't offer paid subscription features at all.

Does beehiiv have an ad network?

Yes. beehiiv's integrated ad network connects publishers with premium advertisers. Drip doesn't offer an ad network. For newsletter monetization beyond product sales, beehiiv provides more options.

Does beehiiv include landing pages and web hosting?

Yes. beehiiv includes a full website builder, landing pages, and web hosting. You can build custom landing pages, web pages, and newsletters all within the same ecosystem.

How does beehiiv's email deliverability compare to Drip?

beehiiv provides optimized deliverability and dedicated IPs on Enterprise plans, consistently achieving industry-leading inbox placement. Both platforms maintain strong deliverability overall.

How do I get started with beehiiv?

Sign up free with no credit card required and send your first newsletter within minutes. No 14-day trial countdown. Grow to 2,500 subscribers before you pay anything.