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beehiivGhost
Freemium

Free plan available; paid plans start at $49.

 Freemium

Free to self-host; the hosted service is paid after a 14-day trial.

Web Web, Self-hosted
  • Newsletter, website and podcast in one place
  • Free plan includes unlimited sends and custom domains
  • Website, newsletter and paid subscriptions in one product
  • Clean editor with rich media cards
  • Publications live on beehiiv's hosted platform
  • Advanced features need a paid plan
  • Hosted plans are paid after the trial
  • Self-hosting requires running and updating your own server
Web application, Hosted service Self-hosted, Hosted service
Closed source Open source
License not stated License not stated
Account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Needs internet

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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