Beehiiv
Create, send and monetize your newsletter with an AI writing assistant and zero commission on paid subscriptions
Overview
Beehiiv is a newsletter platform built by former Morning Brew employees to help creators and businesses publish, grow and monetize their email list. It includes a content editor with AI assistant (beehiiv AI, daily credits per plan), website and landing page builder, a viral referral program between newsletters and monetization tools (paid subscriptions, ads, network boost). The free Launch plan has no sending limits; the Scale plan ($43/month) unlocks advanced automation and A/B testing; the Max plan ($96/month) adds growth and advanced analytics features.
Unlike Substack, Beehiiv takes no commission on paid subscription revenue generated through the platform, a strong argument for creators and SMEs wanting to monetize a newsletter. The interface and writing AI assistant are English-only, with no announced French localization, though nothing prevents writing and sending French-language newsletters. An API and webhooks allow connecting Beehiiv to an existing CRM or website.
Our verdict
Recommended for French-speaking freelancers, content creators and SMEs who want to launch a newsletter with real monetization prospects without commission taken on subscriptions. Not suitable if you're looking for French-assisted AI writing: the integrated assistant remains English-focused; you'll draft French content yourself.