How to Build Your Own beehiiv
Replace beehiiv with a custom build. The newsletter platform built for growth
Build Difficulty: 4/5
A few focused days to build a solid replacement
Estimated Timeline
Based on 61 features at Few Days difficulty, expect about 3-5 days with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Transactional and marketing email delivery
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 61 features
Analytics(6 features)
Advanced analytics dashboard with detailed filtering and performance tracking
In-depth analytics for website traffic and engagement with advanced filtering
Track performance metrics including opens, clicks, and engagement for individual campaigns
Detailed reports on email deliverability performance (coming soon)
Track subscriber growth, engagement, and churn metrics
+1 more in this category
Content Creation(6 features)
Create and distribute audio versions of newsletters
Custom email builder with advanced design options
Pre-built email templates for quick newsletter creation
Included credits for Getty Images stock photo library (3 on Max, 10 on higher tiers)
Drag-and-drop newsletter creation tool with templates and custom design options
+1 more in this category
Monetization(6 features)
Industry's largest native ad network for monetizing newsletters through sponsored content
Paid recommendation feature allowing monetization through sponsored content
Sell digital products and appointments directly from newsletters
Multiple monetization options including paid subscriptions, digital products, and ad network
Ability to create and manage paid subscription tiers for newsletter content
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Support(6 features)
Personalized onboarding assistance from beehiiv team
Assigned account manager for enterprise support
Access to human customer support team
Priority access to customer support team
Access to beehiiv's Slack community for networking and support
+1 more in this category
Growth(5 features)
Advanced options for capturing email subscribers with gates and pop-ups
Customizable email subscription forms for websites
Built-in tools including pop-ups, email gates, and recommendation network for audience growth
Native recommendation system to promote newsletters and grow audiences
Built-in referral program with magic links for audience growth
Website Building(5 features)
Create custom standalone webpages on your domain
Link-in-bio page builder for creator profiles
Build dedicated websites for podcast content
No-code website builder for creators to build custom websites alongside their newsletters
Pre-built website templates for quick setup
AI(3 features)
AI-powered assistant for content creation and recommendations
AI-powered tool to help design custom websites
AI-powered recommendations and content creation assistance
Automation(3 features)
Email automation and workflow automation capabilities including custom HTML and event-triggered actions
Set up automated email workflows based on subscriber actions and triggers
Automatically send RSS feeds as newsletters
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Total Cost Comparison
DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 61 features at easy complexity.