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Best beehiiv alternatives — pricing compared

The short answer

The best beehiiv alternatives are Buttondown and Ghost — here's how their published pricing compares. The cheapest paid entry point among them is Buttondown at $9 per month.

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2 beehiiv alternatives compared

Each "cheapest paid tier" below is the lowest paid monthly (or annual-equivalent) price the competitor publishes on its own pricing page. Custom-quote and usage-based add-ons aren't included; click any tool for its full per-tier breakdown.

Alternative Category Cheapest paid tier Why switch Full pricing
Buttondown Newsletter platform $9 (Standard add-ons) Buttondown is a small-team newsletter platform with a free tier up to 100 subscribers and à la carte add-ons starting at $9 per month for power features. See all tiers →
Ghost Newsletter and publishing $18 (Starter) Ghost(Pro) offers hosted publishing starting at $18 per month billed yearly for 1,000 members, scaling to Business at $199 per month for 10,000 members. See all tiers →

Why teams look past beehiiv

  • Buttondown — Buttondown is a small-team newsletter platform with a free tier up to 100 subscribers and à la carte add-ons starting at $9 per month for power features.
  • Ghost — Ghost(Pro) offers hosted publishing starting at $18 per month billed yearly for 1,000 members, scaling to Business at $199 per month for 10,000 members.

Compare against beehiiv itself

Before you switch, price beehiiv on the same terms. The full breakdown has every tier, hidden fee, and per-seat math.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Buttondown cheaper than beehiiv?

Yes — Buttondown's cheapest paid tier is $9, below beehiiv's cheapest paid tier at $43. Confirm seat counts and add-ons before switching.

What is the best free alternative to beehiiv?

Buttondown publishes a free tier, making it the best no-cost starting point among beehiiv alternatives on this page. Check its usage limits before committing.

Which beehiiv alternative should I compare first?

Buyers evaluating beehiiv most often shortlist Buttondown, Ghost. Each links to a full per-tier pricing breakdown with hidden fees.