What's better for newsletters - substack or beehiiv?
Alexandre Contador
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CY Zhou@lightfield
Vozo AI
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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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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@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
Beehiiv’s detailed analytics give you better insights into your audience.
I prefer Substack for newsletters because of its simple interface and strong community features.
if you are just starting out substack user friendly interface might be the way to go
I prefer Beehiiv for its customization options and templates.
Substack’s simplicity makes it easy to focus on writing great content.
I haven't used both. I'm using Brevo for newsletters
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@mathew_james_ same, but their UX is not that great. It always takes me forever to just send 1 email campaign with proper styling
Substack’s community tools can help you engage with your readers
If you value simplicity, Substack is a great choice.
Beehiiv’s flexibility allows for a more personalized newsletter.
Beehiiv’s flexibility is perfect for tailoring your newsletter to your audience.
"leveraging user-generated content and testimonials has been powerful.
"Beehiiv offers better integration with other marketing tools.
if you need advanced features beehiiv might be the better choice
Substack’s minimalist design keeps the focus on your content.
Substack’s built-in audience can help you grow your readership faster.
Beehiiv’s customization options allow for a unique brand experience.
Substack flexibility is ideal for more complex newsletter needs.