Newsletter Platform Cost Calculator (2026)

Compare beehiiv, Kit & MailerLite — enter your subscriber count to see real pricing.

✓ Pricing verified March 2026
Pricing last verified: March 2026. Always confirm on vendor site before purchasing — prices change.
Sources: beehiiv.com/pricing  |  kit.com/pricing  |  mailerlite.com/pricing

How this calculator works

What plans are compared

beehiiv Launch / Scale / Max (flat tiers — same price from 2,501 to 100,000 subscribers). Kit Newsletter (free) and Creator (paid, scales with list size). MailerLite Free and Growing Business (scales with list size). All prices verified from official pricing pages, March 2026.

What the billing toggle changes

Monthly shows pay-as-you-go rates. Annual applies each platform's discount: beehiiv Scale $49 → $43/mo, Kit ~16% off, MailerLite 10% off. Annual savings are real but require a 12-month commitment upfront.

What the use-case selector changes

"Plan to charge subscribers" highlights beehiiv's 0% revenue take rate on Scale vs Kit's 3.5% + 30¢ per transaction. "Need automations" surfaces which platforms include full automation builders at each tier. Prices shown are always base plan costs — the selector only affects the recommendation text.