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Arc Publishing vs Beehiiv

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Arc Publishing

Software

The enterprise publishing platform for news organizations

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Beehiiv logo

Beehiiv

Software

The all-in-one platform for newsletter creators

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Beehiiv has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Arc Publishing now sold as Arc XP, and arcpublishing.com redirects there; Beehiiv platform lacks native SMS support; requires third-party integrations via API or webhooks
  • They diverge on capability: Arc Publishing covers Modular CMS, Beehiiv covers Newsletter creation.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Arc Publishing and Beehiiv actually diverge.

Attributes where Arc Publishing and Beehiiv differ
AttributeArc PublishingBeehiiv
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotesubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb
Founded20162021

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Arc Publishing

  • Modular CMS
  • Content creation
  • Publishing workflow
  • Paywall management
  • Subscription billing
  • API framework
  • Commerce integration
  • Analytics platforms

Only in Beehiiv

  • Newsletter creation
  • Email automation
  • Subscriber management
  • Monetization tools
  • Referral program
  • A/B testing
  • Spam checking
  • Zapier

Both cover

  • Analytics dashboard
  • Stripe
  • Web support
  • Mobile support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Arc Publishing

  • Content management for news and digital publishersnot Beehiiv
  • Subscription and paywall managementnot Beehiiv
  • Video publishing alongside articlesnot Beehiiv
  • Multi-site delivery for broadcast and B2B publishersnot Beehiiv

Beehiiv

  • Newsletter creation and hosting with monetizationnot Arc Publishing
  • Content creator monetisation through ad networks and paid subscriptionsnot Arc Publishing
  • Podcast hosting and distributionnot Arc Publishing

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Arc Publishing

  • Now sold as Arc XP, and arcpublishing.com redirects there
  • Pricing is not published
  • Built for media companies, so the editorial workflow assumptions do not suit a general business site

Beehiiv

  • Platform lacks native SMS support; requires third-party integrations via API or webhooks
  • Free Launch plan offers only read-only AI capabilities

Pricing, plan by plan

Arc Publishing

On request
  • Enterprise$undefined/custom
    • Custom CMS
    • Paywall integration
    • Advanced analytics

Beehiiv

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Beehiiv review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Arc Publishing if

  • You need modular cms.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want content creation.
Arc Publishing review

Choose Beehiiv if

  • You need newsletter creation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want email automation.
Beehiiv review

Questions people ask

Is Arc Publishing or Beehiiv better?
Neither clearly leads. Arc Publishing starts at On request and Beehiiv at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Arc Publishing or Beehiiv?
Beehiiv has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Arc Publishing and Free for Beehiiv.
Does Arc Publishing or Beehiiv run on more platforms?
Arc Publishing runs on Web, Mobile. Beehiiv runs on Web.
Can I use Beehiiv for free?
Yes. Beehiiv has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Arc Publishing starts at On request.
What is Arc Publishing best used for?
Arc Publishing is most often used for content management for news and digital publishers, subscription and paywall management, video publishing alongside articles, multi-site delivery for broadcast and b2b publishers. Of those, content management for news and digital publishers and subscription and paywall management are not what Beehiiv is typically brought in for.
What can Arc Publishing do that Beehiiv cannot?
Arc Publishing covers Modular CMS, Content creation, Publishing workflow, Paywall management. Beehiiv covers Newsletter creation, Email automation, Subscriber management, Monetization tools. Both handle Analytics dashboard, Stripe, Web support, Mobile support.
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