SailThru vs. beehiiv

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

SailThru's Lifecycle Optimizer workflows will need to be rebuilt in beehiiv's automation system. Most newsletter workflows are simpler than full cross-channel orchestration and can be set up quickly without custom development.

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

Most teams are sending from beehiiv within a week of starting migration. This is faster than typical SailThru implementations, which can require significant technical setup and integration work.

Yes. Run both platforms in parallel during transition. Complete your contract obligations while building your beehiiv operation, then switch over when ready.

All plans include comprehensive documentation and AI Assistant support. Enterprise plans include concierge onboarding and dedicated account managers, without the extended implementation timelines enterprise platforms typically require.

Partially. beehiiv offers segmentation, custom fields, A/B testing, and personalization designed specifically for newsletter publishing. Enterprise plans include dynamic content capabilities. You may lose some of SailThru's cross-channel features like mobile push and SMS, but you'll gain newsletter-native tools like referral programs, recommendation networks, and integrated monetization.

SailThru doesn't publish pricing publicly and typically requires custom enterprise quotes. beehiiv starts free (up to 2,500 subscribers) with transparent pricing, starting at $43/month for Scale.

Yes. beehiiv's Launch plan is free forever for up to 2,500 subscribers with unlimited email sends, a custom website, our full newsletter builder, campaign analytics, and API access. SailThru requires contacting sales for pricing and typically serves mid-sized to large enterprises.

beehiiv provides industry-leading deliverability on all plans, with dedicated IP addresses available on Enterprise plans.

Yes. Scale plans include the beehiiv Ad Network, Boosts Network, and paid subscriptions with 0% platform fees. Max plans add a sponsorship storefront and digital products with appointment scheduling. SailThru focuses on marketing automation rather than publisher monetization.

Yes. All plans include the Recommendation Network, magic links, and referral programs. Scale and Max plans add Boosts for paid subscriber acquisition. These are newsletter-native features designed specifically for audience growth.

No. beehiiv is designed for self-serve setup and can be managed by marketing teams alone. All plans include API access, and Enterprise plans add Send API for custom integrations. SailThru's enterprise features often require dedicated technical teams for implementation and ongoing management.

beehiiv plans include Giphy, Unsplash, webhooks (Scale and above), and API access. beehiiv also offers native integrations for analytics, payments, and content platforms without custom development.

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