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Beehiiv vs Arc Publishing

Beehiiv logo

Beehiiv

Software

The all-in-one platform for newsletter creators

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Arc Publishing logo

Arc Publishing

Software

The enterprise publishing platform for news organizations

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

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

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Beehiiv and Arc Publishing differ
AttributeBeehiivArc Publishing
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Mobile
Founded20212016

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 Beehiiv

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

Only in Arc Publishing

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

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.

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

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

Where each one falls short

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

Beehiiv

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

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Beehiiv

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Beehiiv review.

Arc Publishing

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Beehiiv if

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

Choose Arc Publishing if

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

Questions people ask

Is Beehiiv or Arc Publishing better?
Neither clearly leads. Beehiiv starts at Free and Arc Publishing at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Beehiiv or Arc Publishing?
Beehiiv has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Beehiiv and On request for Arc Publishing.
Does Beehiiv or Arc Publishing run on more platforms?
Beehiiv runs on Web. Arc Publishing runs on Web, Mobile.
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 Beehiiv best used for?
Beehiiv is most often used for newsletter creation and hosting with monetization, content creator monetisation through ad networks and paid subscriptions, podcast hosting and distribution. Of those, newsletter creation and hosting with monetization and content creator monetisation through ad networks and paid subscriptions are not what Arc Publishing is typically brought in for.
What can Beehiiv do that Arc Publishing cannot?
Beehiiv covers Newsletter creation, Email automation, Subscriber management, Monetization tools. Arc Publishing covers Modular CMS, Content creation, Publishing workflow, Paywall management. Both handle Analytics dashboard, Stripe, Web support, Mobile support.
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