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Beehiiv vs GlobeNewswire

Beehiiv logo

Beehiiv

News

The all-in-one platform for newsletter creators

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
GlobeNewswire logo

GlobeNewswire

News

Worldwide press release distribution network

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; GlobeNewswire globeNewswire's own homepage as captured by the Internet Archive on 31 December 2021 stated 'Intrado Digital Media Announces Rebrand to Notified,' describing itself as part of the Notified PR platform alongside media monitoring and PR measurement tools; no per-release or subscription pricing is disclosed, only a request-a-demo CTA
  • They diverge on capability: Beehiiv covers Newsletter creation, GlobeNewswire covers Press release distribution.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Beehiiv and GlobeNewswire actually diverge.

Attributes where Beehiiv and GlobeNewswire differ
AttributeBeehiivGlobeNewswire
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumusage-based
Free tierYesNo
Founded20211999

Identical on both: platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (News).

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
  • Analytics dashboard
  • Referral program
  • A/B testing
  • Spam checking

Only in GlobeNewswire

  • Press release distribution
  • SEC/regulatory filing
  • Multimedia content
  • Analytics
  • Investor targeting
  • Bloomberg
  • Reuters
  • Google News

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Beehiiv

  • Email newsletter publishingnot GlobeNewswire
  • Content monetizationnot GlobeNewswire
  • Audience buildingnot GlobeNewswire

GlobeNewswire

  • Press releasesnot Beehiiv
  • Financial newsnot Beehiiv
  • Product announcementsnot Beehiiv
  • SEC filingsnot Beehiiv
  • Corporate updatesnot 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

GlobeNewswire

  • GlobeNewswire's own homepage as captured by the Internet Archive on 31 December 2021 stated 'Intrado Digital Media Announces Rebrand to Notified,' describing itself as part of the Notified PR platform alongside media monitoring and PR measurement tools; no per-release or subscription pricing is disclosed, only a request-a-demo CTA

Pricing, plan by plan

Beehiiv

Free
  • LaunchFree
    • Up to 2,500 subscribers
    • Newsletters, website, podcast
    • Unlimited email sends
  • Scale$43/month
    • Up to 100,000 subscribers
    • Ad Network
    • 0% take rate on paid subscriptions
  • Max$96/month
    • Up to 100,000 subscribers
    • Remove branding, sponsorship storefront
    • Audio newsletters, RSS-to-send
  • Enterprise$null/mo
    • 100K+ subscribers
    • Dedicated account manager
    • Custom publication limits

GlobeNewswire

On request
  • Metro$350/one-time
    • Metropolitan area
    • Basic distribution
    • Online posting
  • State$450/one-time
    • State-wide coverage
    • Wire services
    • Basic analytics
  • National$995/one-time
    • National distribution
    • Full wire coverage
    • Enhanced analytics
  • GlobalFree
    • International reach
    • Translation services
    • Regulatory filing

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 GlobeNewswire if

  • You need press release distribution.
  • You also want sec/regulatory filing.
GlobeNewswire review

Questions people ask

Is Beehiiv or GlobeNewswire better?
Neither clearly leads. Beehiiv starts at Free and GlobeNewswire at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Beehiiv or GlobeNewswire?
Beehiiv has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Beehiiv and On request for GlobeNewswire.
Does Beehiiv or GlobeNewswire run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Beehiiv for free?
Yes. Beehiiv has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. GlobeNewswire starts at On request.
What is Beehiiv best used for?
Beehiiv is most often used for email newsletter publishing, content monetization, audience building. Of those, email newsletter publishing and content monetization are not what GlobeNewswire is typically brought in for.
What can Beehiiv do that GlobeNewswire cannot?
Beehiiv covers Newsletter creation, Email automation, Subscriber management, Monetization tools. GlobeNewswire covers Press release distribution, SEC/regulatory filing, Multimedia content, Analytics. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Beehiiv: How much does beehiiv cost?

Launch is free for up to 2,500 subscribers. Scale plan is $43/month for up to 100,000 subscribers. Max plan is $96/month. Enterprise has custom pricing for 100,000+ subscribers.

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Beehiiv: What does beehiiv's free Launch plan include?

Free Launch plan supports up to 2,500 subscribers and includes newsletters, website builder, podcast hosting, campaign analytics, unlimited email sends, custom domains, and API access.

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Beehiiv: What commission does beehiiv take from subscription revenue?

beehiiv takes 0% of paid subscription revenue you collect. Only Stripe's processing fees (2.9% + $0.30 per transaction) apply.

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Beehiiv: What's the difference between beehiiv's Scale and Max plans?

Both support up to 100,000 subscribers. Scale ($43/month) includes Ad Network and 3 team seats. Max ($96/month) adds branding removal, sponsorship storefront, audio newsletters, up to 10 publications, and unlimited team seats.

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