What newsletter growth tools does beehiiv offer?

beehiiv includes built-in referral programs, a recommendation network for cross-promotion, and paid recommendations for paid subscriber acquisition.

Kajabi vs. beehiiv

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

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Course Platform vs. Newsletter Growth & Monetization

Kajabi is designed for creators selling knowledge products. Online courses, memberships, coaching programs, and communities are all integrated to help you monetize what you know.

beehiiv was built by the team behind Morning Brew for publishers who need something different. Integrated ad network, referral programs, recommendation networks, and growth tools designed specifically for email-first content businesses.

Kajabi starts at $143/month with no free plan. beehiiv's free plan is generous, with a 2,500 subscriber limit. When you're ready to scale even further, beehiiv starts at just $43/month. That's over $500 each year in savings.

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Kajabi is good for

Creators offering coupons or payment plans for digital products
Creators operating a paid membership site or forum
Creators running one-on-one or group coaching sessions

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	Kajabi Full comparison
Monthly Pricing
Monthly email sends	Monthly email sends, beehiiv, Unlimited	Monthly email sends, Kajabi, Limited by plan
Free plan up to 2,500 subscribers	Free plan up to 2,500 subscribers, beehiiv, Yes	Free plan up to 2,500 subscribers, Kajabi, No
Up to 10,000 subscribers	Up to 10,000 subscribers, beehiiv, $109	Up to 10,000 subscribers, Kajabi, $119
Up to 100,000 subscribers	Up to 100,000 subscribers, beehiiv, $329	Up to 100,000 subscribers, Kajabi, $319
Paid Subscriptions	Paid Subscriptions, beehiiv, 0%	Paid Subscriptions, Kajabi, 0%
Content Management Features
Team members	Team members, beehiiv, Yes	Team members, Kajabi, Yes
Email sends	Email sends, beehiiv, Yes	Email sends, Kajabi, Yes
Web posts	Web posts, beehiiv, Yes	Web posts, Kajabi, Yes
Publications	Publications, beehiiv, Yes	Publications, Kajabi, Yes
Subscribers	Subscribers, beehiiv, Yes	Subscribers, Kajabi, Yes
Website Features
Web hosting	Web hosting, beehiiv, Yes	Web hosting, Kajabi, Yes
Subscribe forms	Subscribe forms, beehiiv, Yes	Subscribe forms, Kajabi, Yes
Advanced email capture	Advanced email capture, beehiiv, Yes	Advanced email capture, Kajabi, Yes
Custom domain	Custom domain, beehiiv, Yes	Custom domain, Kajabi, Yes
Survey forms	Survey forms, beehiiv, Yes	Survey forms, Kajabi, Yes
Advanced web builder	Advanced web builder, beehiiv, Yes	Advanced web builder, Kajabi, Yes
Podcast sites	Podcast sites, beehiiv, Yes	Podcast sites, Kajabi, Yes
Link in bio	Link in bio, beehiiv, Yes	Link in bio, Kajabi, No
Ai website builder	Ai website builder, beehiiv, Yes	Ai website builder, Kajabi, Yes
Website analytics	Website analytics, beehiiv, Yes	Website analytics, Kajabi, Yes
Newsletter Features
Custom builder	Custom builder, beehiiv, Yes	Custom builder, Kajabi, Yes
Optimized deliverability	Optimized deliverability, beehiiv, Yes	Optimized deliverability, Kajabi, No
Custom fields	Custom fields, beehiiv, Yes	Custom fields, Kajabi, Yes
Custom HTML	Custom HTML, beehiiv, Yes	Custom HTML, Kajabi, Yes
Audience polls	Audience polls, beehiiv, Yes	Audience polls, Kajabi, No
A/B Testing	A/B Testing, beehiiv, Yes	A/B Testing, Kajabi, Yes
Content creation AI	Content creation AI, beehiiv, Yes	Content creation AI, Kajabi, Yes
Custom mobile apps	Custom mobile apps, beehiiv, Yes	Custom mobile apps, Kajabi, Yes
Podcasts	Podcasts, beehiiv, Yes	Podcasts, Kajabi, No
Collaborative editing	Collaborative editing, beehiiv, Yes	Collaborative editing, Kajabi, No
Inline comments	Inline comments, beehiiv, Yes	Inline comments, Kajabi, No
Dynamic content	Dynamic content, beehiiv, Yes	Dynamic content, Kajabi, No
Growth
Recommendation network	Recommendation network, beehiiv, Yes	Recommendation network, Kajabi, No
Magic links	Magic links, beehiiv, Yes	Magic links, Kajabi, No
Referral program	Referral program, beehiiv, Yes	Referral program, Kajabi, No
Monetization
Integrated Ad network	Integrated Ad network, beehiiv, Yes	Integrated Ad network, Kajabi, No
Paid Subscriptions	Paid Subscriptions, beehiiv, Yes	Paid Subscriptions, Kajabi, Yes
Paid recommendations	Paid recommendations, beehiiv, Yes	Paid recommendations, Kajabi, No
Direct sponsorships	Direct sponsorships, beehiiv, Yes	Direct sponsorships, Kajabi, Yes
Digital products	Digital products, beehiiv, Yes	Digital products, Kajabi, Yes
Analytics
Campaign analytics	Campaign analytics, beehiiv, Yes	Campaign analytics, Kajabi, Yes
Subscriber metrics	Subscriber metrics, beehiiv, Yes	Subscriber metrics, Kajabi, Yes
Advanced segmentation	Advanced segmentation, beehiiv, Yes	Advanced segmentation, Kajabi, Yes
Advanced analytics	Advanced analytics, beehiiv, Yes	Advanced analytics, Kajabi, No
Integrations
Giphy	Giphy, beehiiv, Yes	Giphy, Kajabi, No
Unsplash	Unsplash, beehiiv, Yes	Unsplash, Kajabi, No
API access	API access, beehiiv, Yes	API access, Kajabi, Yes
App marketplace	App marketplace, beehiiv, Yes	App marketplace, Kajabi, No
Security
2FA	2FA, beehiiv, Yes	2FA, Kajabi, Yes
SSO	SSO, beehiiv, Yes	SSO, Kajabi, No
Support
Normal support	Normal support, beehiiv, Yes	Normal support, Kajabi, Yes
Priority support	Priority support, beehiiv, Yes	Priority support, Kajabi, Yes
Account manager	Account manager, beehiiv, Yes	Account manager, Kajabi, Yes

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Common Questions About Platform Migration

Will I lose subscribers migrating from Kajabi to beehiiv?

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

What happens to my Kajabi courses and products when I switch to beehiiv?

beehiiv focuses on newsletters, not courses. If courses are central to your business, you might keep Kajabi for courses while using beehiiv for newsletter growth and monetization. Many creators use both.

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 does beehiiv's email marketing compare to Kajabi?

beehiiv handles email campaigns, automations, welcome sequences, and segmentation. Plus newsletter-specific tools like referral programs, recommendation networks, and an integrated ad network that Kajabi doesn't offer.

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

Most publishers are sending newsletters within a day. beehiiv's interface is intuitive and purpose-built for newsletters. No complex course builder or funnel system to navigate.

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.

beehiiv is built for

Content Creators

Grow and monetize with tools Kajabi doesn't offer. Integrated ad network, paid recommendations for paid subscriber acquisition, and built-in referral programs.

Media Companies & Publishers

Purpose-built newsletter infrastructure with unlimited email sends included. Kajabi's Basic plan includes 2,500 contacts with unlimited emails, then jumps to 25,000 contacts on their pricier Growth plan. beehiiv offers more tiers, and unlimited sends on every tier.

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 newsletter-specific analytics.

Solopreneurs

Everything needed in one platform, starting free with 2,500 subscribers. Kajabi has no free plan, just a 14-day trial, then $143/month minimum (whether you have 10 subscribers or 2,500).

Still Have Questions?

How does Kajabi's pricing compare to beehiiv?

Kajabi's Basic plan starts at $143/month (billed annually) or $179/month (monthly billing) with 2,500 contacts. beehiiv offers a free plan up to 2,500 subscribers, with paid plans starting at just $43 per month.

Does beehiiv offer a free plan?

beehiiv offers a free plan with 2,500 subscribers and unlimited sends. Kajabi has no free plan, just a 14-day trial (sometimes 30 days). After that, you start paying from $143/month.

Does beehiiv have an ad network?

Yes. beehiiv's integrated ad network connects publishers with premium advertisers who pay to sponsor your newsletter. Kajabi doesn't offer an ad network. It's designed for selling courses and memberships, not newsletter monetization through ads.

Can I run paid subscriptions on beehiiv like Kajabi?

Yes. Both platforms offer 0% platform fees on paid subscriptions. You only pay payment processor fees. beehiiv focuses on newsletter subscriptions. Kajabi focuses on course and membership sales.

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.