Beehiiv vs WordPress.com

Full side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, and use cases to help you pick the right tool.

Bottom line: WordPress.com is both cheaper and competitive - a strong pick for most teams.

Beehiiv

Newsletter platform built by the team behind Morning Brew

4.6 / 5From $39/mo
WordPress.com

The world's most popular CMS powering 43% of the web

4.2 / 5From $9/mo

Pricing Comparison

PlanBeehiivWordPress.com
FreeYesYes
Starter$39/mo$9/mo
Pro$99/mo$18/mo
EnterpriseCustomCustom

WordPress.com is cheaper at the Starter tier ($9/mo vs $39/mo).

Feature Matrix

FeatureBeehiivWordPress.com
Newsletter publishingYes-
Paid subscription supportYes-
Ad networkYes-
Referral programYes-
Analytics dashboardYes-
Massive plugin ecosystem-Yes
WooCommerce for ecommerce-Yes
Block editor Gutenberg-Yes
SEO plugins Yoast-Yes
Multisite-Yes

When to Choose Each

Choose Beehiiv if you need...

  • +Built-in monetization tools
  • +Clean editing experience
  • +No revenue cut on subscriptions
Content CreatorsSolopreneursAgencies

Choose WordPress.com if you need...

  • +Largest ecosystem
  • +Total ownership and flexibility
  • +Huge community
Content CreatorsAgenciesSolopreneursEnterprise

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Beehiiv or WordPress.com?

Beehiiv scores higher in our review (4.6/5 vs 4.2/5). However, WordPress.com may be a better fit depending on your specific needs and budget.

Is Beehiiv cheaper than WordPress.com?

Yes, WordPress.com is cheaper at the Starter tier ($9/mo).

What is the difference between Beehiiv and WordPress.com?

Beehiiv focuses on newsletter publishing and paid subscription support, while WordPress.com emphasizes massive plugin ecosystem and woocommerce for ecommerce. Beehiiv is best for Content Creatorss, Solopreneurss, Agenciess, while WordPress.com suits Content Creatorss, Agenciess, Solopreneurss, Enterprises.

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