--- title: "Paid Newsletter Subscriptions Made Simple – Monetize with beehiiv" canonical: https://www.beehiiv.com/features/premium-subscriptions description: "Launch a paid newsletter with flexible tiers, seamless payment processing, and robust automation tools. Keep 100% of your revenue and grow your paid subscriptions." source: live-converter generated: 2026-05-07T09:13:54.843Z --- # Paid Newsletter Subscriptions Made Simple – Monetize with beehiiv Paid Subscriptions # Launch a Paid Newsletter That Scales Turn engaged readers into recurring revenue with a paid newsletter subscription model designed for operators who want full control. 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[ Get Started ](https://app.beehiiv.com/signup) Number of subscribers Monthly subscription cost $ ###### $109,320 / year ↑ $11,652 more than the competition \*While we don't charge any fees—our payment partner, Stripe, charges an industry-standard 2.9% fee + $0.30/transaction. ## Your Newsletter, Your Revenue - No Middlemen Unlike other paid newsletter platforms, beehiiv takes no platform fee. You keep more of what you earn, every month. ## RESOURCES TO HELP YOU SUCCEED ### Guides & Tutorials Learn how to optimize your newsletter strategy. [Learn more](/support) ### Case Studies See how others have grown their audience with beehiiv. [Learn more](/case-studies) ### Webinars & Workshops Stay ahead with expert insights. [Learn more](/virtual-events) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is the Paid Subscriptions feature in beehiiv? 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