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The newsletter platform you're paying for is probably wrong for your stage. We did the math.
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Best Newsletter Platforms 2026
10 platforms ranked by use case — solo creator, paid subs, automation, simplicity, growth. Beehiiv, Substack, Kit, Ghost, MailerLite + 5 more, verified pricing.
Beehiiv vs Substack 2026: Math + Verdict
Beehiiv charges 0% on paid subs (plus $43/mo Scale base); Substack charges 10% forever. We did the math on which one keeps more of your revenue.
Beehiiv vs Kit 2026: After the 35% Hike
Kit raised prices 35% in October 2025. At 10K subscribers, Beehiiv costs $43/mo vs Kit's $135/mo. When the premium still makes sense.
Kit vs Substack 2026: Flat Fee or 10%?
Below ~$4,000/yr in paid-sub revenue, Substack is cheaper. Above that, Kit's flat fee wins — until subscriber count makes Kit's tier pricing expensive.
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