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Comparison
Kit (formerly ConvertKit) vs beehiiv
Email newsletters and automations for creators and small businesses that sell online. Newsletter platform with a website, growth tools and ad income built in.
| Kit (formerly ConvertKit) | beehiiv | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free up to 10,000 subscribers. Creator: $33 a month for 1,000 subscribers ($390 billed yearly). Pro: from $66 a month for 1,000 subscribers. | Free plan. Lite: $49 a month. Pro: $95 a month (monthly prices shown). |
| Free plan | Yes. Free for up to 10,000 subscribers. | Yes. Free forever plan with the basics for getting started. |
| Best for | Coaches, makers and small brands selling digital products or courses. | Businesses that want to run a regular newsletter and grow it. |
| Watch out for | Paid prices rise with subscriber numbers. | Ad and paid-subscription features sit on paid plans. |
| UK notes | Priced in US dollars. | Priced in US dollars. |
| Made by | Kit | beehiiv |
| Checked | 2026-10-14 | 2026-10-14 |
Our verdict
For most small UK businesses starting out, Kit (formerly ConvertKit) is the easier first pick because its entry plan costs less. Pick beehiiv instead if this sounds like you: businesses that want to run a regular newsletter and grow it.
UK price difference
Cheapest paid plans: Kit (formerly ConvertKit) $33 (Creator, per month for 1,000 subscribers); beehiiv $49 (Lite, per month). Kit (formerly ConvertKit) is $16 a month cheaper at entry level, though billing terms differ. Check on the provider page whether VAT is included before you buy.
Who should pick which?
- Choose Kit (formerly ConvertKit) for: coaches, makers and small brands selling digital products or courses.
- Choose beehiiv for: businesses that want to run a regular newsletter and grow it.
Both have a free plan, so the simplest test is to try each on a real job for a week. Prices change, so check the provider's page before buying.
Other email marketing to consider
Brevo
Email, text and WhatsApp marketing with a simple CRM, aimed at small businesses.
Mailchimp
Long-running email marketing tool with templates, automations and AI help with copy.
Full details
Kit (formerly ConvertKit) tool page · beehiiv tool page · How we check prices
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