What’s the best way to monetize email subscribers?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 00:04

You won’t know until you try out multiple options and find out which is the best way for you.
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So, if you’re looking for more ways to monetize your newsletter, beehiiv is the way to go.
Meanwhile, Substack could still be a better option if you like its overall features better….it does have some that aren’t available on beehiiv (especially community-building features like chats, discussion threads, and Notes (aka Twitter clone)).
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Another difference between the two platforms is that Substack doesn’t encourage promoting your personal and affiliate products in emails, but beehiiv does.
The two email platforms I know that help you monetize your newsletters are:
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Monetize access to your content with subscription tiers
Monetize access to your content with subscription tiers