Is beehiiv cheaper than Wix for running a newsletter?

In most cases, yes. Wix requires two separate subscriptions to run a newsletter with a website: a website plan (starting at $17/mo) and an email marketing plan (starting at $10/mo). For serious newsletter creators, the combined cost of Wix website and email marketing easily exceeds what beehiiv charges for an all-in-one platform. beehiiv starts at $0/mo for up to 2,500 subscribers and charges 0% on paid subscriptions. Wix charges payment processing fees of 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction on all sales.

Does Wix have newsletter growth tools?

No. Wix does not offer a recommendation network, referral program, or magic links. All of these are built into beehiiv to help you grow your subscriber base organically and through paid acquisition. Wix's marketing tools are designed for general business promotion (SEO, social media, ads), not specifically for newsletter audience growth.

Wix vs. beehiiv

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

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Wix vs. beehiiv — The Complete Platform Comparison

Wix is a versatile all-in-one website builder designed for small businesses, creatives, and anyone who needs a website with e-commerce, bookings, or a portfolio.

beehiiv is purpose-built for newsletter creators and publishers who need email, website, growth tools, and monetization in one platform.

If your primary goal is growing and monetizing a newsletter audience, beehiiv delivers everything you need without paying for two separate subscriptions.

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Wix is good for

Small businesses that need a full website with e-commerce, bookings, and event management
Visual-first businesses like restaurants, salons, and portfolios that need drag-and-drop design flexibility
Beginners who want an all-in-one website builder with hundreds of templates

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	Wix Full comparison
Monthly Pricing
Monthly email sends	Monthly email sends, beehiiv, Unlimited	Monthly email sends, Wix, 200 free; paid plans from $10/mo (separate from website plan)
Free plan up to 2,500 subscribers	Free plan up to 2,500 subscribers, beehiiv, Yes	Free plan up to 2,500 subscribers, Wix, Free plan available but with Wix branding, no custom domain, and 200 emails/mo cap
Up to 10,000 subscribers	Up to 10,000 subscribers, beehiiv, $109	Up to 10,000 subscribers, Wix, $17–$39/mo for website + $24–$49/mo for email marketing (separate subscriptions)
Up to 100,000 subscribers	Up to 100,000 subscribers, beehiiv, $329	Up to 100,000 subscribers, Wix, $29–$39/mo for website + $49/mo for email marketing (separate subscriptions)
Paid Subscriptions	Paid Subscriptions, beehiiv, 0%	Paid Subscriptions, Wix, 0
Content Management Features
Team members	Team members, beehiiv, Yes	Team members, Wix, true (2–100 collaborators depending on plan)
Email sends	Email sends, beehiiv, Yes	Email sends, Wix, true (requires separate email marketing plan)
Web posts	Web posts, beehiiv, Yes	Web posts, Wix, Yes
Publications	Publications, beehiiv, Yes	Publications, Wix, No
Subscribers	Subscribers, beehiiv, Yes	Subscribers, Wix, true (contacts managed via Wix CRM)
Website Features
Web hosting	Web hosting, beehiiv, Yes	Web hosting, Wix, Yes
Subscribe forms	Subscribe forms, beehiiv, Yes	Subscribe forms, Wix, Yes
Advanced email capture	Advanced email capture, beehiiv, Yes	Advanced email capture, Wix, Basic; advanced requires apps
Custom domain	Custom domain, beehiiv, Yes	Custom domain, Wix, true (free first year on paid plans)
Survey forms	Survey forms, beehiiv, Yes	Survey forms, Wix, true (via Wix Forms)
Advanced web builder	Advanced web builder, beehiiv, Yes	Advanced web builder, Wix, Yes
Podcast sites	Podcast sites, beehiiv, Yes	Podcast sites, Wix, true (embed only, via Wix Podcast Player app)
Link in bio	Link in bio, beehiiv, Yes	Link in bio, Wix, No
Ai website builder	Ai website builder, beehiiv, Yes	Ai website builder, Wix, true (Wix ADI / Wix AI)
Website analytics	Website analytics, beehiiv, Yes	Website analytics, Wix, true (built-in on paid plans)
Newsletter Features
Custom builder	Custom builder, beehiiv, Yes	Custom builder, Wix, Basic drag-and-drop email editor
Optimized deliverability	Optimized deliverability, beehiiv, Yes	Optimized deliverability, Wix, Via SendGrid; no published deliverability stats
Custom fields	Custom fields, beehiiv, Yes	Custom fields, Wix, Limited (via CRM labels)
Custom HTML	Custom HTML, beehiiv, Yes	Custom HTML, Wix, false (drag-and-drop editor only)
Audience polls	Audience polls, beehiiv, Yes	Audience polls, Wix, No
A/B Testing	A/B Testing, beehiiv, Yes	A/B Testing, Wix, false (not available in Wix Email Marketing)
Content creation AI	Content creation AI, beehiiv, Yes	Content creation AI, Wix, true (Wix AI / Astro)
Custom mobile apps	Custom mobile apps, beehiiv, Yes	Custom mobile apps, Wix, Wix app (site-focused, not newsletter)
Podcasts	Podcasts, beehiiv, Yes	Podcasts, Wix, No
Collaborative editing	Collaborative editing, beehiiv, Yes	Collaborative editing, Wix, Yes
Inline comments	Inline comments, beehiiv, Yes	Inline comments, Wix, No
Dynamic content	Dynamic content, beehiiv, Yes	Dynamic content, Wix, Basic personalization with dynamic values
Growth
Recommendation network	Recommendation network, beehiiv, Yes	Recommendation network, Wix, No
Magic links	Magic links, beehiiv, Yes	Magic links, Wix, No
Referral program	Referral program, beehiiv, Yes	Referral program, Wix, No
Monetization
Integrated Ad network	Integrated Ad network, beehiiv, Yes	Integrated Ad network, Wix, No
Paid Subscriptions	Paid Subscriptions, beehiiv, Yes	Paid Subscriptions, Wix, true (via Wix Pricing Plans app; Core plan+ required)
Paid recommendations	Paid recommendations, beehiiv, Yes	Paid recommendations, Wix, No
Direct sponsorships	Direct sponsorships, beehiiv, Yes	Direct sponsorships, Wix, No
Digital products	Digital products, beehiiv, Yes	Digital products, Wix, true (via Wix Stores; Core plan+ required)
Analytics
Campaign analytics	Campaign analytics, beehiiv, Yes	Campaign analytics, Wix, Basic open/click rates
Subscriber metrics	Subscriber metrics, beehiiv, Yes	Subscriber metrics, Wix, Basic contact metrics
Advanced segmentation	Advanced segmentation, beehiiv, Yes	Advanced segmentation, Wix, Limited (labels and filters)
Advanced analytics	Advanced analytics, beehiiv, Yes	Advanced analytics, Wix, true (built-in site analytics on paid plans)
Integrations
Giphy	Giphy, beehiiv, Yes	Giphy, Wix, Yes
Unsplash	Unsplash, beehiiv, Yes	Unsplash, Wix, Yes
API access	API access, beehiiv, Yes	API access, Wix, true (Velo by Wix)
App marketplace	App marketplace, beehiiv, Yes	App marketplace, Wix, true (Wix App Market, 500+ apps)
Security
2FA	2FA, beehiiv, Yes	2FA, Wix, Yes
SSO	SSO, beehiiv, Yes	SSO, Wix, true (Enterprise)
Support
Normal support	Normal support, beehiiv, Yes	Normal support, Wix, true (24/7 on paid plans)
Priority support	Priority support, beehiiv, Yes	Priority support, Wix, true (Business Elite)
Account manager	Account manager, beehiiv, Yes	Account manager, Wix, Enterprise only

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beehiiv is built for

Content Creators

Publishers who want to grow and monetize newsletters with tools like referrals, paid subscriber acquisition, and ad placements. Wix focuses on websites and general business tools — not newsletter-specific growth.

Media Companies & Publishers

Get unlimited email sends on all beehiiv plans, including tools for A/B testing, segmentation, and audience growth. Wix's email marketing is a separate paid add-on with basic features and limited sends.

Startups & B2B Organizations

beehiiv offers newsletter-specific tools such as A/B testing, audience segmentation, and recommendations for cross-promotion. Wix email tools require a separate subscription and lack newsletter growth features entirely.

Solopreneurs

Start free with 2,500 subscribers and unlimited sends. Wix's free plan caps you at 200 emails/mo with Wix branding and no custom domain. beehiiv charges 0% on paid subscriptions.

Still Have Questions?

Is beehiiv better than Wix for newsletters?

For newsletter creators and publishers, beehiiv is purpose-built for the job. While Wix offers email marketing as an add-on to its website builder, the email tools are basic: limited sends, minimal automation, and no newsletter-specific growth features. beehiiv includes unlimited sends, advanced segmentation, a referral program, a recommendation network, and a built-in ad network, all designed to help you grow and monetize a newsletter audience. Wix is a strong general-purpose website builder, but if newsletters are your core focus, beehiiv delivers more out of the box.

How to migrate from Wix to beehiiv?

To migrate from Wix, you simply export your contact list from Wix's CRM or email marketing tool as a CSV file and import it directly into beehiiv in just a few clicks. beehiiv's support team can help ensure a smooth transition, and you can set up a custom domain so your subscribers won't notice any disruption. If you were using Wix's blog for content publishing, beehiiv's website builder and blog archive make it easy to continue publishing under one roof.

Can beehiiv replace Wix entirely?

For newsletter creators and content-driven businesses, yes. beehiiv includes a website builder with custom domains, SEO-friendly blog publishing, a link-in-bio page, and an AI website builder. If your business runs on content and audience growth, beehiiv covers everything in one platform. However, if you rely on Wix for e-commerce, appointment bookings, or business management tools like invoicing and CRM, those features fall outside what beehiiv is built for. In that case, you can use both platforms together, with Wix handling your storefront or business operations and beehiiv powering your newsletter, audience growth, and monetization.