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Mailchimp vs ConvertKit vs Beehiiv — Best Email Platform for Creators

Email is far from dead. Three platforms dominate 2026 — one legacy, one creator-focused, one newsletter-native.

FIG 1 — THE OPTIONS
01
Mailchimp
02
ConvertKit
03
Beehiiv
FIG 2 — SUMMARY
  • Beehiiv wins for newsletter monetization (ads network, paid subs, referrals built-in).
  • ConvertKit is the best for creators running sequences and digital product sales.
  • Mailchimp is the legacy default but weakest for modern creator workflows.
FIG 3 — DEFAULT CRITERIA & WEIGHTS
Deliverability
weight 9/10
Automation / sequences
weight 8/10
Price at scale
weight 7/10
Monetization (ads, paid subs)
weight 6/10

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