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Squarespace vs. beehiiv

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

Website Builder vs. Newsletter Growth & Monetization

Squarespace is a website builder with email marketing as an add-on. It’s well-suited for businesses that need design templates, e-commerce support, and point-of-sale tools, with email used mainly for announcements or promotions.

beehiiv was built for a different purpose. It’s designed specifically for publishers who want to grow and monetize newsletters, with tools like an integrated ad network, referral programs, recommendations, and email-first analytics.

If you're building an e-commerce store or service business website, Squarespace is built for that. If your goal is to build a newsletter business with monetization through ads, sponsorships, and subscriptions, beehiiv is purpose-built for that model.

Squarespace is good for

  • Creators selling products or services through an e-commerce storefront
  • Creators needing built-in client invoicing services
  • Creators needing to integrate with a Point of Sale solution for in-person sales

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

Squarespace

Monthly Pricing
Monthly email sendsMonthly email sends, beehiiv, UnlimitedMonthly email sends, Squarespace, Limited by plan
Free plan up to 2,500 subscribersFree plan up to 2,500 subscribers, beehiiv, YesFree plan up to 2,500 subscribers, Squarespace, No
Up to 10,000 subscribersUp to 10,000 subscribers, beehiiv, $109Up to 10,000 subscribers, Squarespace, $50, but limited email sends
Up to 100,000 subscribersUp to 100,000 subscribers, beehiiv, $329Up to 100,000 subscribers, Squarespace, $84, but limited email sends
Paid SubscriptionsPaid Subscriptions, beehiiv, 0%Paid Subscriptions, Squarespace, 0%, but only available on select plans
Content Management Features
Team membersTeam members, beehiiv, YesTeam members, Squarespace, Yes
Email sendsEmail sends, beehiiv, YesEmail sends, Squarespace, Yes
Web postsWeb posts, beehiiv, YesWeb posts, Squarespace, Yes
PublicationsPublications, beehiiv, YesPublications, Squarespace, No
SubscribersSubscribers, beehiiv, YesSubscribers, Squarespace, Yes
Website Features
Web hostingWeb hosting, beehiiv, YesWeb hosting, Squarespace, Yes
Subscribe formsSubscribe forms, beehiiv, YesSubscribe forms, Squarespace, Yes
Advanced email captureAdvanced email capture, beehiiv, YesAdvanced email capture, Squarespace, Yes
Custom domainCustom domain, beehiiv, YesCustom domain, Squarespace, Yes
Survey formsSurvey forms, beehiiv, YesSurvey forms, Squarespace, Yes
Advanced web builderAdvanced web builder, beehiiv, YesAdvanced web builder, Squarespace, Yes
Podcast sitesPodcast sites, beehiiv, YesPodcast sites, Squarespace, Yes
Link in bioLink in bio, beehiiv, YesLink in bio, Squarespace, Yes
Ai website builderAi website builder, beehiiv, YesAi website builder, Squarespace, Yes
Website analyticsWebsite analytics, beehiiv, YesWebsite analytics, Squarespace, Yes
Newsletter Features
Custom builderCustom builder, beehiiv, YesCustom builder, Squarespace, Yes
Optimized deliverabilityOptimized deliverability, beehiiv, YesOptimized deliverability, Squarespace, No
Custom fieldsCustom fields, beehiiv, YesCustom fields, Squarespace, No
Custom HTMLCustom HTML, beehiiv, YesCustom HTML, Squarespace, No
Audience pollsAudience polls, beehiiv, YesAudience polls, Squarespace, No
A/B TestingA/B Testing, beehiiv, YesA/B Testing, Squarespace, No
Content creation AIContent creation AI, beehiiv, YesContent creation AI, Squarespace, Yes
Custom mobile appsCustom mobile apps, beehiiv, YesCustom mobile apps, Squarespace, No
PodcastsPodcasts, beehiiv, YesPodcasts, Squarespace, No
Collaborative editingCollaborative editing, beehiiv, YesCollaborative editing, Squarespace, No
Inline commentsInline comments, beehiiv, YesInline comments, Squarespace, No
Dynamic contentDynamic content, beehiiv, YesDynamic content, Squarespace, No
Growth
Recommendation networkRecommendation network, beehiiv, YesRecommendation network, Squarespace, No
Magic linksMagic links, beehiiv, YesMagic links, Squarespace, No
Referral programReferral program, beehiiv, YesReferral program, Squarespace, No
Monetization
Integrated Ad networkIntegrated Ad network, beehiiv, YesIntegrated Ad network, Squarespace, No
Paid SubscriptionsPaid Subscriptions, beehiiv, YesPaid Subscriptions, Squarespace, Yes
Paid recommendationsPaid recommendations, beehiiv, YesPaid recommendations, Squarespace, No
Direct sponsorshipsDirect sponsorships, beehiiv, YesDirect sponsorships, Squarespace, No
Digital productsDigital products, beehiiv, YesDigital products, Squarespace, Yes
Analytics
Campaign analyticsCampaign analytics, beehiiv, YesCampaign analytics, Squarespace, Yes
Subscriber metricsSubscriber metrics, beehiiv, YesSubscriber metrics, Squarespace, Yes
Advanced segmentationAdvanced segmentation, beehiiv, YesAdvanced segmentation, Squarespace, No
Advanced analyticsAdvanced analytics, beehiiv, YesAdvanced analytics, Squarespace, No
Integrations
GiphyGiphy, beehiiv, YesGiphy, Squarespace, No
UnsplashUnsplash, beehiiv, YesUnsplash, Squarespace, Yes
API accessAPI access, beehiiv, YesAPI access, Squarespace, Yes
App marketplaceApp marketplace, beehiiv, YesApp marketplace, Squarespace, Yes
Security
2FA2FA, beehiiv, Yes2FA, Squarespace, Yes
SSOSSO, beehiiv, YesSSO, Squarespace, Yes
Support
Normal supportNormal support, beehiiv, YesNormal support, Squarespace, Yes
Priority supportPriority support, beehiiv, YesPriority support, Squarespace, Yes
Account managerAccount manager, beehiiv, YesAccount manager, Squarespace, Yes

Common Questions About Platform Migration

Will I lose subscribers when migrating from Squarespace to beehiiv?

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

Can I keep my Squarespace website if I switch to beehiiv?

Yes. Many publishers use Squarespace for their main website while running their newsletter on beehiiv. Also, beehiiv includes an AI-powered web builder for newsletter-focused sites if you want everything in one place.

How long does it take to transfer a custom domain to beehiiv?

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

Does beehiiv support more advanced email automation than Squarespace?

Yes. beehiiv handles welcome sequences, drip campaigns, and behavior-based triggers. Squarespace offers more basic automations designed for simple follow-ups rather than for ongoing newsletter workflows.

How quickly can my team start sending newsletters after migrating to beehiiv?

Most teams are sending within a day. beehiiv is built specifically for newsletters and does not require a website subscription to get started.

What onboarding and migration support does beehiiv provide?

All plans include documentation, guided setup resources, email support, and migration assistance. Scale and Enterprise plans add dedicated onboarding and priority support, respectively.

beehiiv is built for

Content Creators

Publishers who want to grow and monetize newsletters with tools like referrals, paid subscriber acquisition, and ad placements. Squarespace focuses on websites and products, not newsletter growth.

Media Companies & Publishers

Get unlimited email sends on all beehiiv plans, including tools for testing, segmentation, and audience growth. Squarespace Email Campaigns has send limits that vary by plan and is designed as a supplemental feature, not a primary publishing platform.

Startups & B2B Organizations

beehiiv offers newsletter-specific tools such as A/B testing, audience segmentation, and recommendations for cross-promotion. Squarespace’s email tools are designed for simple campaigns tied to a website, not ongoing newsletter growth.

Solopreneurs

Start free with 2,500 subscribers and unlimited sends. Squarespace has no free email plan, just a 3-campaign trial, then you need both a website subscription AND an email add-on.

Still Have Questions?

How does pricing compare between Squarespace and beehiiv?

beehiiv offers a free plan for up to 2,500 subscribers with unlimited email sends and no website subscription required. Squarespace Email Campaigns is a paid add-on with tiered send limits and requires an active Squarespace site plan. As your list and send volume grow, beehiiv remains simpler and more predictable to run.

Does beehiiv limit how many emails I can send?

beehiiv includes unlimited email sends on all plans, even our free Launch tier. Squarespace Email Campaigns limits monthly sends based on your tier. When you hit a plan’s limit, campaigns pause until the next month.

Does beehiiv or Squarespace offer a free email plan?

beehiiv offers a free email plan for up to 2,500 subscribers with unlimited sends and no website subscription required. Squarespace does not offer an ongoing free email plan. Instead, it offers a limited trial, after which a paid Email Campaigns tier and an active Squarespace site plan are required to continue sending.

Does beehiiv have an ad network?

Yes, beehiiv's integrated ad network connects publishers with premium advertisers. Squarespace doesn't offer an ad network. It's designed for selling products, not monetizing content.

How do beehiiv’s growth tools compare to Squarespace?

beehiiv includes built-in referral programs, a recommendation network for cross-promotion, Boosts for paid subscriber acquisition, and native signup forms designed to drive newsletter growth. Squarespace’s email tools are built for sending campaigns tied to a website and do not include dedicated audience growth or subscriber acquisition features.

How does segmentation compare between beehiiv and Squarespace?

beehiiv offers advanced segmentation based on subscriber engagement, behavior, and custom fields, which allows publishers to target audiences more precisely. Squarespace supports basic tagging and list organization but does not provide behavioral segmentation or advanced filtering designed for newsletter-driven personalization.

How do I get started?

Sign up for free. No credit card required, no website subscription needed. Send your first newsletter in minutes. Grow to 2,500 subscribers before you pay anything.

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