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Beehiiv Launch vs. Buttondown
pricing checked June 2026
Cheaper start
$0/mo
Newsletter platform with monetization
- Best for: Newsletters wanting growth and monetization built in
- Model: free
Pricing math
Beehiiv Launch is 100% cheaper than Buttondown on starting plans — roughly $9/mo · $108/yr per seat.
Formula: monthly = pricier − cheaper · percent = round((monthly / pricier) × 100) · annual = monthly × 12
Verdict
Pick Beehiiv Launch if you're newsletters wanting growth and monetization built in. Pick Buttondown if you're devs and minimalists.
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Caveats
- Beehiiv Launch: Advanced features behind paid tiers
- Buttondown: Fewer marketing automations
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