Comparison · Newsletter platforms
Beehiiv vs
Substack.
Beehiiv has overtaken Substack for newsletters that operate as businesses. More design control, better analytics, better referral programs.
Vedwix verdict
Default to Beehiiv
When each wins · 01
Pick by use case.
When Beehiiv wins
Beehiiv
You're building a brand or business via newsletter.
When Substack wins
Substack
You want pure simplicity and Substack's social distribution.
Feature-by-feature · 02
Direct comparison.
| Feature | Beehiiv | Substack |
|---|---|---|
| Design control | High | Limited |
| Pricing model | Subscription tiers | 10% of paid revenue |
| Analytics | Excellent | Basic |
| Referral programs | Native | No |
| Network distribution | Some | Strong (Substack network) |
| Custom domain | Yes | Yes |
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Talk to usVedwix take · 03
Our take.
Beehiiv for any newsletter that's a real business. Substack for creator-first solo writers leaning on the network.