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Quick verdict

beehiiv edges it overall, winning 2 of 4 rating categories. Klaviyo is cheaper to start ($20 vs $49).

Choose beehiiv if…

You’re newsletter-first businesses that want to grow and monetize. A newsletter platform built for growth: a web hub for your newsletter, referral programs, an ad network and paid subscriptions.

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Choose Klaviyo if…

You’re ecommerce brands, especially on Shopify. The email and SMS platform built for online stores: deep Shopify integration, product recommendations, predictive analytics and flows that drive revenue.

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Side by side

beehiivKlaviyo
Our rating4.5/54.4/5
Value4.5/53.9/5
Features4.5/54.8/5
Ease of use4.6/54.2/5
Output quality4.4/54.6/5
CategoryEmail marketingEmail marketing
Free planYes: up to 2,500 subscribersYes, for small lists
Cheapest paid plan (monthly)$49/mo$20/mo
Same plan billed yearly$43/mo -
Top planMax: $109/moEmail: $20/mo
SeatsTeam seats on paid plansUnlimited users
Trial / refundFree planFree plan
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
Best forNewsletter-first businesses that want to grow and monetizeEcommerce brands, especially on Shopify

beehiiv: pros & cons

  • Built-in growth and monetization tools
  • Fast, clean editor
  • Free up to 2,500 subscribers
  • Less suited to eCommerce email flows
  • Best features on paid plans

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Klaviyo: pros & cons

  • Best-in-class ecommerce data and segmentation
  • Revenue-focused flows and reporting
  • Email and SMS in one place
  • Expensive as your list grows (priced on active profiles)
  • More than a newsletter or service business needs

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