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Write.as vs beehiiv: catalog facts
Write.as	beehiiv
Freemium Free to start writing; paid plans are not detailed on the homepage.	Freemium Free plan available; paid plans start at $49.
Web	Web
Distraction-free editor with Markdown or rich text Federates with Mastodon and the fediverse	Newsletter, website and podcast in one place Free plan includes unlimited sends and custom domains
Not meant for complex websites or e-commerce Hosted service rather than self-hosted	Publications live on beehiiv's hosted platform Advanced features need a paid plan
Web application, Hosted service	Web application, Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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