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Thinking of switching? Compare what you pay now with what the new platform would cost at your list size, per month and per year, using the same verified prices as our calculator.
Last verified against official pricing pages · USD, excluding tax
Prices change often. Every price here was checked against the platform's official pricing page on the date shown, but plans, promos and taxes vary. Always confirm on the official site before you buy or switch. Not financial advice.
Your scenario
Result
Save $240 a year
beehiiv Lite $109/mo → Kit Creator $89/mo (−$20/mo).
| Now: beehiiv | New: Kit | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan | Lite tier up to 5,000 | Creator tier up to 5,000 | |
| Plan price | $109 | $89 | −$20 |
| Total /mo | $109 | $89 | −$20 |
| Total /yr | $1,308 | $1,068 | −$240 |
Current cost assumes you are on the cheapest beehiiv plan that covers your list and the features you ticked. New cost is the cheapest Kit plan with those features. Prices verified 2026-10-20 (beehiiv) and 2026-10-20 (Kit).
Before you switch: from our verified data and sources
- Headroom: your Kit tier covers up to 5,000 subscribers. From 5,001 it would be $119/mo on Creator. source
- Annual billing on Kit would be $74.17/mo ($178 less per year). source
- Export from beehiiv: Settings → Export Data → "Export All Subscribers" (full CSV with custom fields) and "Export All Posts". Download links expire after 24 hours. source
- beehiiv's October 2026 prices apply to existing customers from their first renewal on or after November 1, 2026, so check your renewal date before deciding. source
- Kit has a dedicated beehiiv importer (Subscribers → Add Subscribers → Other provider → Beehiiv, using your beehiiv API key); custom fields and tags come across. CSV import also works. source
General switching checklist
Generic advice that applies to most moves; not verified for this specific pair of platforms.
- Export your subscriber list (with opt-in dates and custom fields) and your post archive before you cancel anything.
- Only import subscribers who opted in; leave unsubscribed and bounced contacts behind (it also keeps you in a lower tier).
- Authenticate your sending domain (SPF/DKIM) on the new platform and send test emails before the first real send.
- Recreate signup forms, embeds, welcome emails and automations, and update the links on your website and social profiles.
- Paid subscribers are tied to the payment setup on your current platform; ask both platforms whether subscriptions can move or whether readers must re-subscribe.
- Start 2–3 weeks before your renewal date, and cancel or downgrade the old plan only after the new one works.
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How this is calculated
- Each side uses the smallest plan tier that covers your subscriber count, like the platforms bill you. "Auto" picks the cheapest plan with the features you ticked; if you choose your current plan, we price that plan instead.
- Annual billing is the yearly price divided by 12. Yearly totals are the monthly figure × 12.
- With paid subscriptions, totals add each platform's cut plus estimated card processing (Stripe 2.9% + $0.30 per monthly payment), or the platform's all-in fee where it charges one (Kit).
- Not included: taxes/VAT, promotions, add-ons (extra seats, dedicated IPs), currency conversion and the time a migration takes. Notes marked "General" are generic advice, not verified for each platform.
- Rankings and results are by cost only. Affiliate links never change the numbers (disclosure).
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