# Substack vs beehiiv Comparison

| | Substack | beehiiv | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 18 | 40 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (83.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (97.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Free | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Substack

Pros:
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)
- Ease of Learning (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Features (2 reviews)
- Learning Curve (1 reviews)

### beehiiv

Pros:
- Ease of Use (16 reviews)
- Features (13 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (9 reviews)
- Cost (3 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Substack | beehiiv | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (15 reviews) | 9.1 (33 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (16 reviews) | 9.0 (36 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.6 (12 reviews) | 8.9 (31 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 9.2 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.0 (12 reviews) | 8.6 (32 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.5 (16 reviews) | 8.7 (35 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Substack

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### beehiiv

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Launch

Price: Free

Key Features:
- Up to 2,500 Subscribers
- Custom Website
- Custom Newsletters

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/beehiiv/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Content Marketing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Substack** | N/A | N/A |
| **beehiiv** | N/A | N/A |

#### Content Creation

| Feature | Substack | beehiiv | 
|---|---|---|
| **Content Creation Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Curation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Buyer Personas** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Optimization

| Feature | Substack | beehiiv | 
|---|---|---|
| **SEO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **A/B Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards & Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audience Targeting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **ROI Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Logistics

| Feature | Substack | beehiiv | 
|---|---|---|
| **Customizable Templated Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internal Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Editing and Approval Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Distribution Features** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations & APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Podcast Hosting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Substack** | N/A | N/A |
| **beehiiv** | N/A | N/A |

#### Internet

| Feature | Substack | beehiiv | 
|---|---|---|
| **Unlimited Uploads** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Unlimited Downloads** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Unlimited Bandwidth** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Website** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Podcast Tools

| Feature | Substack | beehiiv | 
|---|---|---|
| **Tags** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Calls to Action** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Customization

| Feature | Substack | beehiiv | 
|---|---|---|
| **Website** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Calls to Action** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Voicemail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audio editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple Hosts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Smart editing for audio** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audio library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Monetization

| Feature | Substack | beehiiv | 
|---|---|---|
| **Advertising** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Subscriptions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Storage

| Feature | Substack | beehiiv | 
|---|---|---|
| **Local recording** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud recording** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Other Functionality

| Feature | Substack | beehiiv | 
|---|---|---|
| **Unlimited Downloads** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Unlimited Bandwidth** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tags** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Private Podcast** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Podcast** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Embed on websites** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Podcast Hosting

| Feature | Substack | beehiiv | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Content Creation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Substack** | 7.1/10 | 12 |
| **beehiiv** | N/A | N/A |

#### Planning

| Feature | Substack | beehiiv | 
|---|---|---|
| **Scheduling Integration** | 6.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Publishing

| Feature | Substack | beehiiv | 
|---|---|---|
| **Execute Content Publication** | 8.5 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Social Media

| Feature | Substack | beehiiv | 
|---|---|---|
| **Social Media Integration** | 8.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Planning

| Feature | Substack | beehiiv | 
|---|---|---|
| **Collaborative Editorial Calendars / Scheduling Content** | 7.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Substack | beehiiv | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 6.9 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Generation** | 7.1 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 6.9 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Image** | 5.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Video** | 5.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Content Creation

| Feature | Substack | beehiiv | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Owned Media

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Substack** | 8.1/10 | 5 |
| **beehiiv** | 8.8/10 | 16 |

#### Platform - Owned Media

| Feature | Substack | beehiiv | 
|---|---|---|
| **Subscription Management** | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 
| **Analytics** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 8.8 (15 reviews) | 
| **Monetization** | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 8.6 (16 reviews) | 
| **Integrations** | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 8.8 (13 reviews) | 
| **Distribution** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 8.6 (12 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Owned Media

| Feature | Substack | beehiiv | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Ad Networks

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Substack** | N/A | N/A |
| **beehiiv** | N/A | N/A |

#### Campaign Management - Ad Networks

| Feature | Substack | beehiiv | 
|---|---|---|
| **Video Advertising** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Ad Inventory Quality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Advanced Targeting Options** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Ad Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Diverse Ad Formats** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI-Driven Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Bidding (RTB)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting & Analytics - Ad Networks

| Feature | Substack | beehiiv | 
|---|---|---|
| **Performance Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Fraud Detection & Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Budget & Revenue Optimization Insights** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Ad Networks

| Feature | Substack | beehiiv | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### CMS Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Substack** | N/A | N/A |
| **beehiiv** | N/A | N/A |

#### Editing

| Feature | Substack | beehiiv | 
|---|---|---|
| **Photo Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Other Content Features 

| Feature | Substack | beehiiv | 
|---|---|---|
| **SEO Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Proofing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interactive Content** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Import Content** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Owned Media Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/owned-media)

**Unique to Substack (1):** [Content Creation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/content-creation)

**Unique to beehiiv (3):** [CMS Tools ](https://www.g2.com/categories/cms-tools), [Ad Networks Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ad-networks), [Podcast Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/podcast-hosting)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Substack | beehiiv | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 83.3% | 97.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 16.7% | 2.6% | 
| **Enterprise** | 0% | 0% | 

### By Industry

#### Substack

- **Marketing and Advertising:** 22.2%
- **Writing and Editing:** 16.7%
- **Financial Services:** 11.1%
- **Education Management:** 11.1%
- **Retail:** 5.6%
- **Packaging and Containers:** 5.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 5.6%
- **Graphic Design:** 5.6%
- **E-Learning:** 5.6%
- **Consumer Services:** 5.6%
- **Other:** 5.6%

#### beehiiv

- **Marketing and Advertising:** 16.7%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 13.9%
- **Online Media:** 11.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 8.3%
- **Consulting:** 5.6%
- **Internet:** 5.6%
- **Broadcast Media:** 2.8%
- **Computer Software:** 2.8%
- **Education Management:** 2.8%
- **E-Learning:** 2.8%
- **Other:** 27.8%

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## Top Discussions

### Substack

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### beehiiv

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