Newsletter Revenue Calculator
Compare Beehiiv vs All Major Platforms
Quickly calculate the projected revenue of your newsletter publication!
Detailed Fee Breakdown
| Platform | Ad Network | Paid Subscription | Boost | Direct Sponsorship | Digital Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platform: 0% Payment: 2.9% + $0.30 | Platform: 0% Payment: 2.9% + $0.30 | Platform: 20% Payment: 0% Payment processing fee is already included in the platform fee. | Platform: 0% + $10.00 Payment: 2.9% + $0.30 Platform fee is a $10 flat fee per ad placement. | Platform: 0% Payment: 2.9% + $0.30 | |
| Platform: 20% Payment: 3.5% Platform fee ranges from 20-30%. Exclusive sales relationships with Kit = 20%. Non-exclusive sales relationships = 30%. | Platform: 0.6% Payment: 2.9% + $0.30 | Platform: 20% Payment: 3.5% | Not Available | Platform: 0.6% Payment: 2.9% + $0.30 | |
| Not Available | Platform: 10% Payment: 3.6% + $0.30 Payment processing fee includes a 2.9% Stripe fee and a 0.7% billing fee. | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | |
| Not Available | Platform: 0% Payment: 2.9% + $0.30 | Not Available | Not Available | 3rd Party Integration Required | |
| Not Available | Platform: 0% Payment: 3.6% + $0.30 Payment processing fee includes a 2.9% Stripe fee and a 0.7% subscription fee. | Not Available | Not Available | Platform: 0% Payment: 2.9% + $0.30 | |
| Not Available | Platform: 0.75% Payment: 2.9% + $0.30 | Not Available | Not Available | Platform: 0.75% Payment: 2.9% + $0.30 | |
| Not Available | Platform: 0% Payment: 2.9% + $0.30 | Not Available | Not Available | Platform: 0% Payment: 2.9% + $0.30 | |
| Not Available | Platform: 0% Payment: 2.9% + $0.30 | Not Available | Not Available | Platform: 0% Payment: 2.9% + $0.30 | |
 Squarespace | Not Available | Platform: 5% Payment: 2.9% + $0.30 Platform fee is 1,5,7% depending on the plan. | Not Available | Not Available | Platform: 2% Payment: 2.9% + $0.30 Platform fee is 0 or 2% depending on the plan. |
| Not Available | Platform: 1% Payment: 2.9% + $0.30 Platform fee is 0.6 or 1% depending on the plan. | Not Available | Not Available | Platform: 1% Payment: 2.9% + $0.30 Platform fee is 0.6 or 1% depending on the plan. | |
| Not Available | 3rd Party Integration Required | Not Available | Not Available | 3rd Party Integration Required | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
An ad network connects your newsletter with advertisers and automates the entire ad process. You earn revenue by featuring sponsored ads, while the network handles sourcing brands, ad creative setup, and payments, making this a hands-off way to monetize your audience.
Paid subscriptions allow your readers to pay for exclusive or premium newsletter content. This creates a steady stream of recurring revenue and helps build a loyal base of supporters.
Boost is a referral system where you recommend other newsletters to your new subscribers. If a reader you refer subscribes to a recommended newsletter, you earn a payout based on the CPA (cost per acquisition) set by that newsletter. It’s a simple way to earn by promoting other newsletters that your readers might like.
Direct sponsorships give you complete control over your newsletter ads. You set your own pricing, manage ad placements, and work directly with brands you choose. This approach lets you build a custom storefront and tailor sponsorships to your liking.