Mailerlite vs. beehiiv

No. Your list transfers completely via CSV import. We've helped migrate lists of 500,000+ subscribers without losing a single contact.

Automations need to be rebuilt, but beehiiv's workflow builder is intuitive. Most teams recreate their sequences in a few hours, and our support team can help map complex workflows.

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

Technical migration (importing lists, setting up the domain) takes less than a day. Full operational transition, including testing and team training, typically takes about a week.

Yes. Run both platforms in parallel during transition. Finish out your current campaigns on MailerLite, then switch when ready.

All plans include comprehensive documentation and email support. Max and Enterprise plans add dedicated priority support and a dedicated Customer Success Manager, respectively.

Keep your MailerLite account active until you're confident. You can always export your data from beehiiv if needed.

MailerLite pricing for 1,000 subscribers starts at $13.50/month. At 10,000 subscribers, you’ll pay approximately $65.70/month. beehiiv is free up to 2,500 subscribers, with paid plans starting at $43 per month, with unlimited sends and monetization tools baked in.

Yes, and it’s more generous. beehiiv's free plan supports up to 2,500 subscribers with unlimited sends. MailerLite's free plan limits you to 500 subscribers and 12,000 emails per month.

beehiiv provides enterprise-grade deliverability infrastructure and includes automated domain warm-up and proactive monitoring. MailerLite also provides strong deliverability.

Yes. This is where beehiiv truly differs. We offer an integrated ad network, paid subscriptions (0% platform fees), and sponsorship management tools. MailerLite has basic Stripe integration for paid subscriptions and digital products, but no native ad network or sponsorship ecosystem.

Yes. Built-in referral programs, a recommendation network for cross-promotion, Boosts for paid subscriber acquisition, and optimized subscribe forms. MailerLite offers landing pages, pop-ups, and forms, but lacks publisher-specific growth tools like referrals and recommendations.

Yes. Custom domains for both sending and website hosting are supported on all beehiiv plans. MailerLite also supports custom domains on paid plans.

Zapier, webhooks, and a full API. Native integrations for analytics, payments, and CMS platforms. MailerLite offers 150+ integrations, including Stripe, Shopify, WordPress, and WooCommerce.

Sign up for free, import your subscribers, and send your first newsletter within minutes. Migration support is available if you need help.