What newsletter growth tools does beehiiv offer compared to Kit?

beehiiv includes built-in referral programs, a recommendation network for cross-promotion, and paid recommendations for paid subscriber acquisition. Kit has Creator Network for cross-promotion (paid recommendations take 23.5% fee) but lacks beehiiv's full growth toolkit.

Kit vs. beehiiv

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

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Basic Creator Tools vs. Newsletter Growth & Monetization

Kit (formerly ConvertKit) was built for creators who sell courses and digital products. Tag-based subscriber management, a visual automation builder, and an ad-supported free tier.

beehiiv was built by the team behind Morning Brew for publishers who need something different. It offers the industry's largest native ad network, built-in audience growth tools, and transparent pricing that doesn't spike as you grow.

Kit takes a cut of every paid subscription and digital product sale. beehiiv, on the other hand, doesn't take a cent.

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What beehiiv is best for

but don't just take our word

Here's Ev Wire's story

Jaan Juurikas

@Ev Wire

If you combine beehiiv as a no-code platform with AI tools, you can create whatever you can dream up.

Kit is good for

Complex, commerce-based automations
Selling digital courses and products
Deploying custom landing pages and funnels

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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Marketing Max

@growthdaily

beehiiv has made it 100X easier to write multiple newsletters and see all of my metrics in one glance compared to Kit.

compare features

With beehiiv you'll have the same suite of tools used by the world's largest newsletters.

Feature	beehiiv Get started	Kit Full comparison
Monthly Pricing
Monthly email sends	Monthly email sends, beehiiv, Unlimited	Monthly email sends, Kit, Unlimited
Free plan up to 2,500 subscribers	Free plan up to 2,500 subscribers, beehiiv, Yes	Free plan up to 2,500 subscribers, Kit, Yes
Up to 10,000 subscribers	Up to 10,000 subscribers, beehiiv, $109	Up to 10,000 subscribers, Kit, Free, with ads
Up to 100,000 subscribers	Up to 100,000 subscribers, beehiiv, $329	Up to 100,000 subscribers, Kit, $679
Paid Subscriptions	Paid Subscriptions, beehiiv, 0%	Paid Subscriptions, Kit, 0.6%
Content Management Features
Team members	Team members, beehiiv, Yes	Team members, Kit, Yes
Email sends	Email sends, beehiiv, Yes	Email sends, Kit, Yes
Web posts	Web posts, beehiiv, Yes	Web posts, Kit, Yes
Publications	Publications, beehiiv, Yes	Publications, Kit, No
Subscribers	Subscribers, beehiiv, Yes	Subscribers, Kit, Yes
Website Features
Web hosting	Web hosting, beehiiv, Yes	Web hosting, Kit, Yes
Subscribe forms	Subscribe forms, beehiiv, Yes	Subscribe forms, Kit, Yes
Advanced email capture	Advanced email capture, beehiiv, Yes	Advanced email capture, Kit, Yes
Custom domain	Custom domain, beehiiv, Yes	Custom domain, Kit, Yes
Survey forms	Survey forms, beehiiv, Yes	Survey forms, Kit, Yes
Advanced web builder	Advanced web builder, beehiiv, Yes	Advanced web builder, Kit, Yes
Podcast sites	Podcast sites, beehiiv, Yes	Podcast sites, Kit, No
Link in bio	Link in bio, beehiiv, Yes	Link in bio, Kit, No
Ai website builder	Ai website builder, beehiiv, Yes	Ai website builder, Kit, No
Website analytics	Website analytics, beehiiv, Yes	Website analytics, Kit, No
Newsletter Features
Custom builder	Custom builder, beehiiv, Yes	Custom builder, Kit, Yes
Optimized deliverability	Optimized deliverability, beehiiv, Yes	Optimized deliverability, Kit, Yes
Custom fields	Custom fields, beehiiv, Yes	Custom fields, Kit, Yes
Custom HTML	Custom HTML, beehiiv, Yes	Custom HTML, Kit, Yes
Audience polls	Audience polls, beehiiv, Yes	Audience polls, Kit, Yes
A/B Testing	A/B Testing, beehiiv, Yes	A/B Testing, Kit, Yes
Content creation AI	Content creation AI, beehiiv, Yes	Content creation AI, Kit, No
Custom mobile apps	Custom mobile apps, beehiiv, Yes	Custom mobile apps, Kit, No
Podcasts	Podcasts, beehiiv, Yes	Podcasts, Kit, No
Collaborative editing	Collaborative editing, beehiiv, Yes	Collaborative editing, Kit, Yes
Inline comments	Inline comments, beehiiv, Yes	Inline comments, Kit, No
Dynamic content	Dynamic content, beehiiv, Yes	Dynamic content, Kit, Yes
Growth
Recommendation network	Recommendation network, beehiiv, Yes	Recommendation network, Kit, Yes
Magic links	Magic links, beehiiv, Yes	Magic links, Kit, No
Referral program	Referral program, beehiiv, Yes	Referral program, Kit, No
Monetization
Integrated Ad network	Integrated Ad network, beehiiv, Yes	Integrated Ad network, Kit, Yes
Paid Subscriptions	Paid Subscriptions, beehiiv, Yes	Paid Subscriptions, Kit, Yes
Paid recommendations	Paid recommendations, beehiiv, Yes	Paid recommendations, Kit, Yes
Direct sponsorships	Direct sponsorships, beehiiv, Yes	Direct sponsorships, Kit, Yes
Digital products	Digital products, beehiiv, Yes	Digital products, Kit, Yes
Analytics
Campaign analytics	Campaign analytics, beehiiv, Yes	Campaign analytics, Kit, Yes
Subscriber metrics	Subscriber metrics, beehiiv, Yes	Subscriber metrics, Kit, Yes
Advanced segmentation	Advanced segmentation, beehiiv, Yes	Advanced segmentation, Kit, Yes
Advanced analytics	Advanced analytics, beehiiv, Yes	Advanced analytics, Kit, Yes
Integrations
Giphy	Giphy, beehiiv, Yes	Giphy, Kit, Yes
Unsplash	Unsplash, beehiiv, Yes	Unsplash, Kit, Yes
API access	API access, beehiiv, Yes	API access, Kit, Yes
App marketplace	App marketplace, beehiiv, Yes	App marketplace, Kit, Yes
Security
2FA	2FA, beehiiv, Yes	2FA, Kit, Yes
SSO	SSO, beehiiv, Yes	SSO, Kit, Yes
Support
Normal support	Normal support, beehiiv, Yes	Normal support, Kit, Yes
Priority support	Priority support, beehiiv, Yes	Priority support, Kit, Yes
Account manager	Account manager, beehiiv, Yes	Account manager, Kit, No

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Common Questions About Platform Migration

Will I lose subscribers migrating from Kit to beehiiv?

No. Export your contacts from Kit and import directly into beehiiv. We've migrated lists of 500,000+ subscribers without losing a single contact. Migration typically takes about 15 minutes.

What happens to my Kit automations when I switch to beehiiv?

beehiiv handles welcome sequences, drip campaigns, and behavior triggers natively. If you're using Kit's visual automation flows, you'll recreate those in beehiiv's automation builder.

How long does custom domain transfer take when moving to beehiiv?

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

Can I transfer paid subscribers from Kit to beehiiv?

Yes. You can transfer premium subscriptions seamlessly. Your readers won't be notified of the switch. Their payment method, billing cycle, and settings remain unchanged. beehiiv doesn't take a cut of your earnings, unlike Kit, which takes 0.6% on every sale.

What training and onboarding does beehiiv provide?

All plans include documentation, guided setup, and email support. Max and Enterprise plans add priority support and dedicated account managers, respectively.

Can I import my existing Kit content to beehiiv?

Yes. Drop your current URL into our content import tool and we'll handle the rest. Most publishers are sending within a day.

beehiiv is built for

Content Creators

Grow and monetize with tools Kit doesn't offer. Integrated ad network, Boosts for paid growth, and 0% fees on paid subscriptions and digital products. What you earn is yours to keep.

Media Companies & Publishers

Purpose-built publishing infrastructure with multiple publications, advanced analytics, and predictable pricing at scale.

Startups & B2B Organizations

Build authority through content with growth tools that work out of the box. Take advantage of real-time collaboration features, plus advanced subscriber analytics, audience segmentation, and email automation.

Solopreneurs

Everything you need in one platform, starting free. Both platforms offer free tiers, but beehiiv's pricing stays predictable as you scale. No sticker shock when you hit subscriber thresholds.

Still Have Questions?

How do Kit and beehiiv paid subscription fees compare?

Both platforms support paid newsletters, but with a major difference. beehiiv takes 0% of your subscription revenue. Kit takes 0.6% of every transaction.

Does each platform support advertising?

Yes, but each takes a different approach. beehiiv's integrated ad network connects publishers with premium advertisers who pay to sponsor your newsletter. Kit has a Sponsor Network, which requires 10,000+ subscribers, weekly sending, exclusivity, and Kit takes 23.5% of earnings. For programmatic ad monetization, beehiiv provides more accessible options.

How does beehiiv's email deliverability compare to Kit?

Both platforms have strong deliverability. Kit reports 99.8% delivery rate. beehiiv provides enterprise-grade infrastructure with similarly strong inbox placement.

How do I get started with beehiiv?

Sign up free with no credit card required and send your first newsletter within minutes. Migration from Kit takes about 15 minutes with our import tools.

estimated migration time: 15 minutes

Download our free migration guide below

Download

Upload subscribers

Download a csv of your existing email list and upload it directly to beehiiv

Estimated time: 4 minutes.

Import existing content

Drop your current URL into our content import tool and we'll do the rest.

Estimated time: 5 minutes.

Transfer premium subscriptions

Your readers won't be notified of the switch—their payment method, billing cycle, and other settings will all remain unchanged...and now you'll keep 100% of your revenue.

Estimated time: 6 minutes.

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