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Beehiiv vs Revue

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Beehiiv

News

The all-in-one platform for newsletter creators

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Revue

News

A newsletter platform by Twitter for writers and readers

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; Revue revue (the newsletter tool, at getrevue.co, not the unrelated revue.com photography magazine) was acquired by Twitter and shut down in January 2023; the Internet Archive's capture of getrevue.co on 3 January 2021 shows it was an editorial newsletter platform used by Vox Media, FastCompany and VentureBeat with subscription, sponsorship and ad-based monetization tools, sold via demo request.
  • They diverge on capability: Beehiiv covers Email automation, Revue covers Content curation.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Beehiiv and Revue actually diverge.

Attributes where Beehiiv and Revue differ
AttributeBeehiivRevue
Pricing modelfreemiumfree
Founded20212017

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

  • Email automation
  • Monetization tools
  • Analytics dashboard
  • Referral program
  • A/B testing
  • Spam checking
  • Stripe
  • Zapier

Only in Revue

  • Content curation
  • Twitter integration
  • Email delivery
  • Share to followers
  • Editorial calendar
  • RSS
  • Email
  • Web forms

Both cover

  • Newsletter creation
  • Subscriber management
  • Twitter
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Beehiiv

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

Revue

  • Newsletter distributionnot Beehiiv
  • Content curationnot Beehiiv
  • Twitter promotionnot Beehiiv
  • Subscriber buildingnot 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

Revue

  • Revue (the newsletter tool, at getrevue.co, not the unrelated revue.com photography magazine) was acquired by Twitter and shut down in January 2023; the Internet Archive's capture of getrevue.co on 3 January 2021 shows it was an editorial newsletter platform used by Vox Media, FastCompany and VentureBeat with subscription, sponsorship and ad-based monetization tools, sold via demo request.

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

Revue

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Newsletter publishing
    • Content curation
    • Twitter integration

Which should you pick?

Choose Beehiiv if

  • You need email automation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want monetization tools.
Beehiiv review

Choose Revue if

  • You need content curation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want twitter integration.
Revue review

Questions people ask

Is Beehiiv or Revue better?
Neither clearly leads. Beehiiv starts at Free and Revue at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Beehiiv or Revue?
Beehiiv starts at Free and Revue at Free.
Does Beehiiv or Revue 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 Revue is typically brought in for.
What can Beehiiv do that Revue cannot?
Beehiiv covers Email automation, Monetization tools, Analytics dashboard, Referral program. Revue covers Content curation, Twitter integration, Email delivery, Share to followers. Both handle Newsletter creation, Subscriber management, Twitter, 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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