beehiiv vs Curated
Both are in Newsletter platforms. Here is how their plans, prices and features compare, taken from each vendor's own site.
The main differences
- Curated's cheapest paid plan is $39/mo, against $49/mo for beehiiv.
| beehiiv | Curated | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free plan · from $49/mo | Free plan · from $39/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Not stated by the vendor |
| Plans | Free ($0); Lite ($49/mo annual); Pro ($95/mo annual); Enterprise (Custom pricing) | Free ($0); 1,501 to 2,500 subscribers ($39/mo); 2,501 to 5,000 subscribers ($69/mo); 5,001 to 10,000 subscribers ($129/mo); Larger lists ($189 up to 15,000 subscribers, $299 up to 25,000, $399 up to 50,000; above that, contact sales) |
| Fees and pricing notes | None stated | $189 up to 15,000 subscribers, $299 up to 25,000, $399 up to 50,000; above that, contact sales |
| Best for | Creators | Creators |
| Key features | Newsletter, website, podcast, community and digital products on every plan; Unlimited email sends; Landing pages and email templates; API and integrations | Save links with a bookmarklet, Chrome extension or secret email address; Import saved links into your next scheduled issue; Customizable email template with your own intro and commentary; Web version with searchable back issues, on your domain or Curated's |
| Checked on | 2026-10-02 | 2026-10-10 |
Prices change; confirm on the vendor's site before you buy. Full details and sources are on each tool's page.
beehiiv
- Free plan with up to 2,500 subscribers and unlimited sends
- 0% take rate on paid subscriptions
- Try paid plans free with no credit card
Trade-offs
- Lite starts at $49 a month billed yearly at 1,000 subscribers
- Beehiiv branding stays until Pro ($95 a month billed yearly)
- The Free plan keeps analytics for only 30 days
Curated
- Free up to 1,500 subscribers with every feature, including sending
- Every feature is on every tier; price depends only on subscribers
- No long-term contracts
Trade-offs
- Up to 31 sends a month
- Costs rise with list size, and lists over 50,000 need a sales call
- Built for curated link newsletters rather than general email campaigns