Substack vs Beehiiv vs Kit — which to pick in 2026
Honest tradeoffs between the three biggest newsletter platforms.
5 min read beginnerUpdated Apr 7, 2025
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Reviewed by the editorial team · Apr 7, 2025
Step by step
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Substack
Best for discovery via Notes. Worst for owning your list (you don't, really).
- 02
Beehiiv
Best for growth tools (referrals, monetization). Free up to 2,500 subs.
- 03
Kit (formerly ConvertKit)
Best for creators selling products. Strongest automations.
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Quick decision
Want discovery? Substack. Want growth? Beehiiv. Selling products? Kit.
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