Newsletter alternatives to beehiiv

Last updated 22 Oct 2026 · 2 options

Quick answer: Ghost is open source and can be self-hosted; Kit's free plan goes to 10,000 subscribers; Substack costs nothing until you earn.

Newsletter platform with a free plan to 2,500 subscribers. Here are 2 newsletter options, listed.

What beehiiv costs

Launch (free)Up to 2,500 subscribers
Lite, 1,000 contacts$59/month
Lite, 10,000 contacts$139/month
Pro, 1,000 contacts$109/month
Pro, 10,000 contacts$239/month

US dollars, monthly billing. 0% take on paid subscriptions. We use beehiiv for our own newsletter.

From the vendor's own pricing page (beehiiv.com), checked 22 Oct 2026. Prices change and may exclude tax, so check before you decide.

Ghost

Newsletter platforms

Open-source publishing and newsletters; Ghost(Pro) hosting or free to self-host

Free plan: No free hosted plan
Paid from: $18/month (Starter, up to 1,000 members)
Hosting: Cloud or self-hosted

Alternative to Substack, Mailchimp

Kit (formerly ConvertKit)

Newsletter platforms

Creator email platform with a free plan up to 10,000 subscribers

Free plan: Up to 10,000 subscribers
Paid from: $39/month (Creator, 1,000 subscribers)
Hosting: Cloud

Alternative to Mailchimp, Substack

Compare beehiiv alternatives

FAQ

Is there a newsletter alternative to beehiiv?

Yes. NewsletterAlts lists 2 options: Ghost and Kit (formerly ConvertKit).

How much does beehiiv cost?

Launch (free): Up to 2,500 subscribers; Lite, 1,000 contacts: $59/month; Lite, 10,000 contacts: $139/month; Pro, 1,000 contacts: $109/month; Pro, 10,000 contacts: $239/month. These are the vendor's published prices, checked 22 Oct 2026 on beehiiv.com.

Related categories: Newsletter platforms

Email platform prices change often and some exclude VAT. Prices shown are monthly unless we say otherwise. Always check the final price on the vendor's site before you pay.