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Beehiiv vs Prezly

Beehiiv logo

Beehiiv

News

The all-in-one platform for newsletter creators

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Prezly logo

Prezly

News

All-in-one PR software for modern newsrooms

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Beehiiv platform lacks native SMS support; requires third-party integrations via API or webhooks; Prezly the Essential plan at 100 euros a month covers one site, one user and 5,000 contacts, and carries Prezly branding
  • They diverge on capability: Beehiiv covers Newsletter creation, Prezly covers Online newsrooms.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Beehiiv and Prezly actually diverge.

Attributes where Beehiiv and Prezly differ
AttributeBeehiivPrezly
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Founded20212010

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Prezly

  • Online newsrooms
  • Contact management
  • Email campaigns
  • Coverage tracking
  • Multimedia stories
  • Google Analytics
  • Custom embed

Both cover

  • Zapier
  • Slack
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Beehiiv

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

Prezly

  • Hosting an online newsroom or press pagenot Beehiiv
  • Sending press releases to a media contact listnot Beehiiv
  • Managing journalist contacts and coveragenot Beehiiv
  • Multilingual newsrooms through the localisation featuresnot 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

Prezly

  • The Essential plan at 100 euros a month covers one site, one user and 5,000 contacts, and carries Prezly branding
  • Removing the branding and getting white-label sites requires Standard at 250 euros a month
  • Standard still allows only two users
  • The uptime SLA is Enterprise only
  • Advertised prices are the annual rates, with a 20 percent premium for paying monthly

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

Prezly

Free
  • Essential$100/month
    • 1 site, 1 user
    • Up to 5,000 contacts
    • Unlimited stories and campaigns
  • Essential (Monthly Billing)$150/month
    • Same as Essential plan
  • Standard$250/month
    • 1 site, 2 users
    • Up to 10,000 contacts
    • White-label sites
  • Standard (Monthly Billing)$300/month
    • Same as Standard plan

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 Prezly if

  • You need online newsrooms.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want contact management.
Prezly review

Questions people ask

Is Beehiiv or Prezly better?
Neither clearly leads. Beehiiv starts at Free and Prezly at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Beehiiv or Prezly?
Beehiiv starts at Free and Prezly at Free.
Does Beehiiv or Prezly run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Beehiiv for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Prezly is typically brought in for.
What can Beehiiv do that Prezly cannot?
Beehiiv covers Newsletter creation, Email automation, Subscriber management, Monetization tools. Prezly covers Online newsrooms, Contact management, Email campaigns, Coverage tracking. Both handle Zapier, Slack, 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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Prezly: How much does Prezly cost?

Prezly's Essential plan starts at EUR 100/month (billed annually) or EUR 150/month (billed monthly). The Standard plan costs EUR 250/month (annual) or EUR 300/month (monthly). Enterprise pricing is custom and available upon request.

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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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Prezly: Does Prezly offer a free trial?

Yes, Prezly offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required. Customers also save 20% on annual billing.

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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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Prezly: What is included in Prezly's Standard plan?

The Standard plan includes 1 site with 2 users, up to 10,000 contacts, white-label sites, localization and auto-translations, and ability to send from your own domain.

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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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