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MailerLite does not have built-in monetization; you'd need to integrate Stripe, Gumroad, or similar platforms separately. Beehiiv creators earned $8M+ through its referral and sponsorship programs in 2024."},{"question":"Which platform is better for beginners with small subscriber counts?","answer":"MailerLite is better for true beginners with its completely free plan supporting 1,000 subscribers and unlimited emails. Beehiiv's free tier supports 2,500 subscribers but requires payment ($42/month) for advanced features. However, MailerLite's free plan includes landing page builder and forms, while Beehiiv charges extra for those."},{"question":"Which has better email deliverability?","answer":"Beehiiv reports a 94% average open rate compared to MailerLite's 82%, a 12-percentage-point difference. This is because Beehiiv's infrastructure and IP reputation system are optimized specifically for newsletters, while MailerLite serves broader marketing use cases. 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