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Kit alternatives: creator email and newsletter tools

Updated Nov 12, 2026. Listed A to Z, not ranked. Prices change often: confirm with each provider.

Kit (formerly ConvertKit) lists Free at $0/mo up to 10,000 subscribers, Creator at $33/mo or $390 billed yearly at 1,000 subscribers, and Pro at $50 and $66 for 1,000 subscribers, with a first-year discount note.

Head-to-head: Kit vs Substack.

Published plan prices (for reference)

ProviderPublished pricingNotes
beehiivFree $0; Lite $49/mo; Pro $95/mo0% take rate on Lite
KitFree $0/mo up to 10,000 subscribers; Creator $33/mo at 1,000 subscribersCreator $390 billed yearly; Pro listed at $50 and $66
MailchimpFree under 250 contacts; Standard from $20/month after a 14-day trialPremium listed at $350
SubstackWriters keep 90% of revenue minus card feesWriters set their own subscription prices

Quoted from each provider’s official pricing page on Nov 12, 2026.

Choosing an alternative

  • A revenue-share publication: Substack keeps 10% of paid revenue (writers keep 90% minus card fees).
  • Another creator or email platform: beehiiv and Mailchimp sell monthly plans.

We list them A to Z, not ranked.

FAQ

How much is Kit?
On Nov 12, 2026, kit.com/pricing lists Free at $0/mo up to 10,000 subscribers, Creator at $33/mo or $390 billed yearly at 1,000 subscribers, and Pro at $50 and $66 for 1,000 subscribers.
What is a good Kit alternative?
beehiiv, Substack, and Mailchimp all publish official public prices or fee models. We list them A to Z, not ranked.

Sources (read Nov 12, 2026): kit.com/pricing · www.beehiiv.com/pricing · substack.com/going-paid · mailchimp.com/pricing/marketing/

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