ConvertKit (recently rebranded to Kit) has been the creator community’s favorite email platform for years. With Beehiiv and others pushing hard into the same space, does ConvertKit still deserve the top spot?
What ConvertKit Does Well
The visual automation builder is best-in-class. You can create complex email sequences with conditional logic, time delays, subscriber tagging, and multi-path branching — all in a visual canvas that’s actually intuitive. No other platform makes automation this accessible.
Landing pages and forms are built-in and surprisingly capable. You can launch a lead magnet funnel without touching any other tool. The integration library is deep — everything from Stripe to WordPress to Teachable connects natively.
Where It Falls Short
The pricing gets expensive fast. At 10,000 subscribers, ConvertKit costs $119/month — more than double Beehiiv’s $49/month for the same list size. For price-sensitive creators, this gap is hard to ignore.
ConvertKit lacks Beehiiv’s monetization features — no ad network, no newsletter boost marketplace, no built-in referral program. If passive list monetization matters to you, Beehiiv wins.
Pricing
Free: up to 1,000 subscribers (limited automations). Creator: $29/month for 1,000 subs. Creator Pro: $59/month (advanced features).
Our Verdict
ConvertKit remains the best choice if advanced email automation is your primary need. But for creators who want to monetize their newsletter and minimize costs, Beehiiv offers more value per dollar.
Rating: 7.5/10