beehiiv vs Buttondown
Neither is cheaper at every size: it depends on your subscribers. The table shows where each one wins.
At 5,000 subscribers
ButtondownCheaper
Basic plan at 5,000 subscribers.
At every list size
✓ marks the lower monthly price.
| Your newsletter | beehiiv | Buttondown |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 subscribers | $0 | $9 |
| 5,000 subscribers | $109 | $29 |
| 10,000 subscribers | $139 | $79 |
| 25,000 subscribers | $199 | $239 |
| 50,000 subscribers | $299 | $319 |
| 100,000 subscribers | $469 | $459 |
| 5,000 subscribers · 250 paying $8/mo | $109 | $38 |
| 25,000 subscribers · 1,500 paying $8/mo | $199 | $248 |
Free newsletter rows assume no paid subscribers. Paid rows add each platform's fee on paid revenue; card processing fees are excluded.
Which one to pick
Free up to 2,500 subscribers and 0% fee on paid subscriptions, but paid plans climb fast with list size.
Cheap, simple and privacy-first; features like paid subscriptions or analytics are $9/month add-ons.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, beehiiv or Buttondown?
Neither is cheaper at every size: it depends on your subscribers. The table shows where each one wins.
Does beehiiv have a free plan?
Yes. The Free plan costs $0: up to 2,500 subscribers; unlimited sends; no paid subscriptions.
Does Buttondown have a free plan?
Yes. The Free plan costs $0: first 100 subscribers.