Comparison

CocoMail vs Beehiiv

Beehiiv is a feature-packed growth platform. CocoMail is a simple, focused tool for sending newsletters from your own domain. Different tools for different needs.

Last updated April 2026

Feature comparison

FeatureCocoMailBeehiiv
Pricing
Free plan2,500 subscribers
Pricing modelPer sendPer subscriber
Unlimited contactsMax plan only
Deliverability
Custom domain sendingScale+
Dedicated sender reputation
DKIM/SPF/DMARC auto-config
Monetization
Built-in ad network
Paid subscriptions
Growth
Referral program builder
Embeddable subscribe form
Developer
REST API
Webhook integrations
Design
Newsletter templates
Custom HTML editorPro planScale+
Features
Tag-based segmentsScale+
A/B testingScale+
Automation workflowsScale+

Pricing at a glance

CocoMail

Starts at $5/mo (2,500 emails). Creator plan at $15/mo (25,000 emails). Pro at $39/mo (100,000 emails). Unlimited contacts on every plan. Charges based on sends, not subscribers.

Beehiiv

Free plan (2,500 subscribers). Scale plan at $39/mo (100,000 subscribers). Max plan at $99/mo (unlimited). Enterprise custom pricing. Charges based on subscriber count.

CocoMail

Simpler: does one thing well instead of everything
Pay per send, not per subscriber (more predictable costs)
Unlimited contacts on every plan, even Starter
Dedicated sender reputation from day one
Lower price point for comparable send volumes
No platform ads or monetization of your audience
New platform: launching soon, no track record yet
No built-in ad network or monetization tools
No automation workflows or A/B testing
No referral program builder
No free plan

Beehiiv

Free plan to get started
Built-in ad network for monetization
Referral program and growth tools
A/B testing and automation workflows
Robust analytics and reporting
Website/blog builder included
Charges per subscriber: costs grow even if you don't send
Free plan is limited (no custom domain, basic features)
More complex than needed for simple newsletter sending
Platform monetizes your audience through ad network
Custom domain requires Scale plan ($39/mo)
Feature bloat can be overwhelming for new creators

The verdict

Beehiiv is a growth machine, built for creators who want monetization tools, referral programs, and automation workflows. If that's you, it's a strong choice. CocoMail is for creators who want something simpler: write, send from your domain, done. No feature bloat, no audience monetization, no paying for subscribers who don't read. If you just want a clean newsletter experience with great deliverability, CocoMail costs less and does less, by design.

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