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Letterly vs Beehiiv — publication vs Gmail updates
Pick Beehiiv when the newsletter is the product. Pick Letterly when you need on-brand updates from the inbox people already know.
| Need | Letterly | Beehiiv |
|---|---|---|
| Primary job | Updates from Gmail | Grow a publication |
| Domain setup | Optional / not required | Expected for a brand newsletter |
| List type | Warm / small | Growth-oriented audience |
| From address | Your Gmail | Publication / domain send |
| Complexity | Intentionally simple | Publication platform |
Choose Letterly if…
- You’re emailing early users, waitlists, or clients — not building media
- You want to skip domain and DNS entirely
- Replies should land in your real Gmail inbox
- You want a thin toolkit: compose, lists, schedule, subscribe
Choose Beehiiv if…
- You’re building a public newsletter brand
- You want growth/referral features around the publication
- Monetization and network effects matter more than Gmail familiarity
- You’re ready to invest in a sending domain and cadence
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