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HighLevel vs. beehiiv

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

Agency CRM vs. Newsletter Growth & Monetization

HighLevel (GoHighLevel) is a CRM and marketing automation platform built for agencies. It handles sales funnels, SMS campaigns, phone calls, appointment booking, and pipeline management. 

beehiiv was built by the team behind Morning Brew for publishers who need something different. It features the industry’s largest native ad network, referral programs, recommendation networks, and growth tools designed specifically for content-led businesses.

HighLevel charges $0.675 per 1,000 emails. At 100K subscribers sending weekly, that's $270/month just in email costs on top of your $97/month subscription. beehiiv includes unlimited sends on every plan. One platform nickel-and-dimes your success. The other expects you to send often and grow quickly.

HighLevel is good for

  • Multi-channel marketing campaigns optimized around SMS and phone calls
  • Pushing leads and prospects to book time on your calendar directly
  • Specialized course or membership offers

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

HighLevel

Monthly Pricing
Monthly email sendsMonthly email sends, beehiiv, UnlimitedMonthly email sends, HighLevel, Variable daily send limits
Free plan up to 2,500 subscribersFree plan up to 2,500 subscribers, beehiiv, YesFree plan up to 2,500 subscribers, HighLevel, No
Up to 10,000 subscribersUp to 10,000 subscribers, beehiiv, $109Up to 10,000 subscribers, HighLevel, $97 (limited by sends, not subscribers)
Up to 100,000 subscribersUp to 100,000 subscribers, beehiiv, $329Up to 100,000 subscribers, HighLevel, $97 (limited by sends, not subscribers)
Paid SubscriptionsPaid Subscriptions, beehiiv, 0%Paid Subscriptions, HighLevel, 0%
Content Management Features
Team membersTeam members, beehiiv, YesTeam members, HighLevel, Yes
Email sendsEmail sends, beehiiv, YesEmail sends, HighLevel, Yes
Web postsWeb posts, beehiiv, YesWeb posts, HighLevel, Yes
PublicationsPublications, beehiiv, YesPublications, HighLevel, No
SubscribersSubscribers, beehiiv, YesSubscribers, HighLevel, Yes
Website Features
Web hostingWeb hosting, beehiiv, YesWeb hosting, HighLevel, Yes
Subscribe formsSubscribe forms, beehiiv, YesSubscribe forms, HighLevel, Yes
Advanced email captureAdvanced email capture, beehiiv, YesAdvanced email capture, HighLevel, Yes
Custom domainCustom domain, beehiiv, YesCustom domain, HighLevel, Yes
Survey formsSurvey forms, beehiiv, YesSurvey forms, HighLevel, Yes
Advanced web builderAdvanced web builder, beehiiv, YesAdvanced web builder, HighLevel, No
Podcast sitesPodcast sites, beehiiv, YesPodcast sites, HighLevel, No
Link in bioLink in bio, beehiiv, YesLink in bio, HighLevel, No
Ai website builderAi website builder, beehiiv, YesAi website builder, HighLevel, Yes
Website analyticsWebsite analytics, beehiiv, YesWebsite analytics, HighLevel, Yes
Newsletter Features
Custom builderCustom builder, beehiiv, YesCustom builder, HighLevel, Yes
Optimized deliverabilityOptimized deliverability, beehiiv, YesOptimized deliverability, HighLevel, Yes
Custom fieldsCustom fields, beehiiv, YesCustom fields, HighLevel, Yes
Custom HTMLCustom HTML, beehiiv, YesCustom HTML, HighLevel, Yes
Audience pollsAudience polls, beehiiv, YesAudience polls, HighLevel, No
A/B TestingA/B Testing, beehiiv, YesA/B Testing, HighLevel, Yes
Content creation AIContent creation AI, beehiiv, YesContent creation AI, HighLevel, No
Custom mobile appsCustom mobile apps, beehiiv, YesCustom mobile apps, HighLevel, No
PodcastsPodcasts, beehiiv, YesPodcasts, HighLevel, No
Collaborative editingCollaborative editing, beehiiv, YesCollaborative editing, HighLevel, No
Inline commentsInline comments, beehiiv, YesInline comments, HighLevel, No
Dynamic contentDynamic content, beehiiv, YesDynamic content, HighLevel, Yes
Growth
Recommendation networkRecommendation network, beehiiv, YesRecommendation network, HighLevel, No
Magic linksMagic links, beehiiv, YesMagic links, HighLevel, No
Referral programReferral program, beehiiv, YesReferral program, HighLevel, No
Monetization
Integrated Ad networkIntegrated Ad network, beehiiv, YesIntegrated Ad network, HighLevel, No
Paid SubscriptionsPaid Subscriptions, beehiiv, YesPaid Subscriptions, HighLevel, Yes
Paid recommendationsPaid recommendations, beehiiv, YesPaid recommendations, HighLevel, No
Direct sponsorshipsDirect sponsorships, beehiiv, YesDirect sponsorships, HighLevel, No
Digital productsDigital products, beehiiv, YesDigital products, HighLevel, Yes
Analytics
Campaign analyticsCampaign analytics, beehiiv, YesCampaign analytics, HighLevel, Yes
Subscriber metricsSubscriber metrics, beehiiv, YesSubscriber metrics, HighLevel, Yes
Advanced segmentationAdvanced segmentation, beehiiv, YesAdvanced segmentation, HighLevel, Yes
Advanced analyticsAdvanced analytics, beehiiv, YesAdvanced analytics, HighLevel, Yes
Integrations
GiphyGiphy, beehiiv, YesGiphy, HighLevel, No
UnsplashUnsplash, beehiiv, YesUnsplash, HighLevel, No
API accessAPI access, beehiiv, YesAPI access, HighLevel, Yes
App marketplaceApp marketplace, beehiiv, YesApp marketplace, HighLevel, Yes
Security
2FA2FA, beehiiv, Yes2FA, HighLevel, Yes
SSOSSO, beehiiv, YesSSO, HighLevel, No
Support
Normal supportNormal support, beehiiv, YesNormal support, HighLevel, Yes
Priority supportPriority support, beehiiv, YesPriority support, HighLevel, No
Account managerAccount manager, beehiiv, YesAccount manager, HighLevel, Yes

Common Questions About Platform Migration

Will I lose subscribers migrating from HighLevel to beehiiv?

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

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

You’ll need to rebuild these within beehiiv. beehiiv handles welcome sequences, drip campaigns, and behavior triggers natively, whereas HighLevel's multi-channel workflows are designed for sales processes.

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

Most publishers are sending newsletters within a day. beehiiv's interface is intuitive and purpose-built for newsletters. No steep learning curve like HighLevel's complex multi-channel platform.

What training and onboarding does beehiiv provide for HighLevel users?

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

Can I build landing pages and funnels on beehiiv like HighLevel?

beehiiv includes a web builder for landing pages and newsletter signup flows. HighLevel's funnel builder is more robust for sales funnels, while beehiiv is purpose-built for newsletter growth and monetization.

beehiiv is built for

Content Creators

Grow and monetize with tools HighLevel doesn't offer. Integrated ad network, Boosts for paid subscriber acquisition, and built-in referral programs. More than just CRM pipelines and sales funnels.

Media Companies & Publishers

Purpose-built newsletter infrastructure with unlimited email sends included. HighLevel charges per email ($0.675/1,000). At scale, that adds up fast. beehiiv's pricing is predictable with no hidden usage fees.

Startups & B2B Organizations

Build authority through content with growth tools that work out of the box. Full A/B testing, recommendation networks for cross-promotion, and deep newsletter-specific analytics.

Solopreneurs

Everything you need in one platform, starting free with 2,500 subscribers. HighLevel has no free plan; it offers only a 14-day trial, then a minimum of $97/month plus usage fees.

Still Have Questions?

How does HighLevel pricing compare to beehiiv?

HighLevel starts at $97/month with no free plan, plus usage fees for SMS (~$0.008/text), calls, and email ($0.675/1,000). beehiiv offers a free plan up to 2,500 subscribers with unlimited sends. No usage fees, no hidden costs.

Does beehiiv offer a free plan?

Yes. beehiiv offers a free plan with 2,500 subscribers and unlimited email sends. HighLevel has no free plan; it offers only a 14-day trial, then you start paying $97/month plus usage fees.

Does beehiiv charge for email sends like HighLevel?

beehiiv includes unlimited email sends on all plans. HighLevel charges $0.675 per 1,000 emails. At 100K subscribers sending weekly, that's roughly $270/month just in email costs, on top of your subscription.

Does beehiiv have an ad network?

Yes. beehiiv's integrated ad network connects publishers with premium advertisers who pay to sponsor your newsletter. HighLevel doesn't offer an ad network. When it comes to newsletter monetization, beehiiv provides options HighLevel simply wasn't built for.

What newsletter growth tools does beehiiv offer compared to HighLevel?

beehiiv includes built-in referral programs, a recommendation network for cross-promotion, and paid recommendations for subscriber acquisition. HighLevel focuses on sales funnels and lead pipelines rather than newsletter-specific growth.

Does beehiiv have SMS and multi-channel features like HighLevel?

Not quite. HighLevel excels at multi-channel outreach with SMS, phone calls, voicemail drops, and appointment booking. If that's your business model, HighLevel is built for it. beehiiv focuses on building the best growth and monetization tools for content publishers.

Is beehiiv easier to learn than HighLevel?

Yes. HighLevel's all-in-one approach means weeks to months of learning. beehiiv is purpose-built for newsletters and websites. Most teams are comfortable within days, not weeks.

How do I get started with beehiiv?

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