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Buttondown vs beehiiv
Compare Buttondown and beehiiv to find the best tool for your needs.
Buttondown
Simple, elegant newsletter service focused on writers and markdown enthusiasts.
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beehiiv
A newsletter platform built for creators and publishers focused on growth, monetization and audience insights.
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Pricing
Free up to 100 subscribers, then $9/month for up to 1,000 subscribers
Free plan, paid plans from $42/month
Pros & Cons
Buttondown
Pros
- Markdown support
- Developer-friendly API
- Clean, minimal interface
- Affordable pricing
Cons
- Limited advanced marketing features
- Fewer integrations than larger platforms
- Basic template customization
- Limited customer support
beehiiv
Pros
- Powerful newsletter analytics
- Multiple monetization options
- Advanced automation tools
- Referral programs and growth tools
Cons
- Higher pricing for advanced features
- Less focus on traditional blogging
- Newer platform with evolving features
- Limited web presence customization