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Beehiiv costs Free to $109 per month as of May 2026. Pricing depends on your chosen tier, contract length, and negotiated discounts.

Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.

  • Free tier: No free tier available

Beehiiv true cost runs 70% above the listed $0-$109/month price as of May 2026. For a 25-person team, expect ~$27,795 in year-one costs vs the $16,350 base license. Key hidden costs: payment processing fees on premium subscriptions. Verified from 1 sources by CostBench.

Hidden Costs Breakdown

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Payment Processing Fees on Premium Subscriptions

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While beehiiv takes 0% platform fees on premium subscription revenue, publishers must pay Stripe's payment processing fees on all subscription transactions.

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beehiiv's scale plan ($39/month for 1K subs) unlocks monetization features and you get to keep 100% of all earnings on the platforms (but you'll have to pay payment processing fees to Stripe).

Example: True Cost for 25 Users

License (25 × $54.5 × 12) $16,350/yr
Payment Processing Fees on Premium Subscriptions +3% of subscription revenue
Estimated Year 1 Total ~$27,795
That's roughly 1.7× the advertised license price. The median Beehiiv contract is $1,571/yr across 102 Vendr purchases.

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What hidden costs should I budget for with Beehiiv?

Beyond the license fee, budget for: Payment Processing Fees on Premium Subscriptions (3% of subscription revenue). Total ownership typically runs 70% higher than the listed price.

02 Does Beehiiv charge for implementation?

Implementation costs for Beehiiv vary by deployment size and customization. Contact the vendor or check our sourced hidden-cost breakdown above for verified figures.

03 How much does Beehiiv support cost?

Premium support pricing for Beehiiv depends on your tier and contract terms. See the sourced cost breakdown above for any verified figures we have.

04 Are there overage or storage costs with Beehiiv?

Overage and storage policies for Beehiiv depend on tier limits. Check the sourced cost breakdown above for verified data.

05 What add-ons cost extra with Beehiiv?

Add-on pricing for Beehiiv varies by feature. The sourced cost breakdown above lists any verified add-on costs we have.