What's better for newsletters - substack or beehiiv?

Alexandre Contador
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Michael Pell
Substack has great recognizable branding which increases the perceived trustworthiness of the newsletter + their recommendations algo is awesome But beehive seems more flexible in terms of personalization. Also, if you're planning to monetize your newsletter, beehive 100%, their fees are significantly lower afaik
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Alexandre Contador
@michael_pell thank you, I never tried any of those and it will be in the growth marketing space so having a strong community is a plus
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Audrey Jake
I prefer Substack for newsletters because of its simple interface and strong community features.
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Vaibhav
Substack writer here since last 3+ years!
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CY Zhou
Both Substack and Beehiiv are excellent choices for newsletters, but Substack is more established and offers a larger community, while Beehiiv provides better customization and growth tools. Ultimately, it depends on your specific needs and goals.
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Mathew James
I haven't used both. I'm using Brevo for newsletters
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Alexandre Contador
@mathew_james_ same, but their UX is not that great. It always takes me forever to just send 1 email campaign with proper styling
My3 Murthy
Following because I am curious to learn more on this topic!
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Larry Kim
Both are great, but it depends on your needs. Substack is excellent for simplicity and ease of use, while Beehiiv offers more customization and advanced features.
Aaron Hailey
if you’re just starting out, Substack’s user-friendly interface might be the way to go.
Ill Robyn
if you are just starting out substack user friendly interface might be the way to go
Ruby Alexander
Substack’s built-in community features can be great for audience engagement.
Savannah Morris
I prefer Beehiiv for its customization options and templates.
Nick Willstrop
Substack’s simplicity makes it easy to focus on writing great content.
Kate Sleeman
"Beehiiv is better if you want more control over your branding and design.
Kate Sleeman
"Substack’s subscription model is straightforward and effective.
Haris Morris
"Beehiiv offers better integration with other marketing tools.
Haris Morris
"leveraging user-generated content and testimonials has been powerful.
Haris Morris
if you need advanced features beehiiv might be the better choice
Dua
Substack segmentation options are great for targeted content
Dua
I find Substack’s community and networking features invaluable.
Dua
Substackallows for more personalized subscriber experiences.