
Run a paid newsletter on beehiiv
Tiers, paywalls and gift subscriptions, with no platform cut.
- 20% off your first 3 months of a paid plan
- Free plan up to 2,500 subscribers
- 0% cut of paid subscription revenue

Paid subscriptions turn regular readers into recurring revenue. beehiiv lets you create several tiers, such as a monthly All Access plan beside a yearly club plan, each with its own perks.
You choose what stays free and what sits behind the paywall, and you can share a preview that nudges readers to upgrade. Offer monthly, annual or pay-what-you-want pricing, and add free trials, discounts or gift subscriptions.
Payments go through Stripe with automatic renewals. beehiiv takes 0% of paid subscription revenue, so what leaves your income is Stripe's 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction.
Paid subscriptions begin on the Lite plan, since Free does not include them. Lite also adds automations and A/B testing, which help with welcome emails and upgrade prompts.
Your first Lite plan gets 20% off for its first three months. That makes the opening quarter cheaper while you test pricing and paywall placement.
Deals you can use now
| Deal | Code | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 20%20% off the first 3 months of a paid plan | — | For new paid plans only. The Free plan, with up to 2,500 subscribers, costs nothing. |
See beehiiv in detailNewsletter editor, site and monetization in oneWrite with a slash menu · Match the design to your brand · Grow your list from any page · Charge for premium issuesFAQ
Which plan do I need for paid subscriptions?
Lite or Pro. The Free plan does not include paid subscriptions.
How much does beehiiv take from subscriptions?
Nothing. The take rate is 0%, and only Stripe's standard processing fee applies.
Can I offer free trials to paying readers?
Yes. The paid subscription tools support free trials, discounts and gift subscriptions.
Can I price per month or per year?
Both work, and you can also use pay-what-you-want pricing.
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