Kit (ConvertKit) vs beehiiv
Two email marketing affiliate programs, compared field by field on verified terms. Every figure below was checked against the official program page; each profile links the source. Scoring follows our public rubric.
50% for 12 months, then 10–20% ongoing · 90 days cookie
Exceptional — best for creator-economy, newsletter and blogging audiences
beehiiv
Newsletter platform · Email
50% for 12 months · 60 days cookie
Strong — best for newsletter operators — promote the tool you visibly use
The verdict
Kit (ConvertKit) — 87/100
Kit (ConvertKit) wins by 7 points on stronger earnings structure, a longer attribution window (90 days vs 60 days), stronger brand conversion. beehiiv still makes sense for a specific fit: newsletter operators — promote the tool you visibly use.
Verified terms, side by side
| Field | Kit (ConvertKit) | beehiiv |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | 50% for 12 months, then 10–20% ongoing | 50% for 12 months |
| Model | Recurring (lifetime) | Recurring (12 months) |
| Cookie duration | 90 days ✓ | 60 days |
| Est. $/first referral | ~$175 | ~$234 ✓ |
| Network | PartnerStack | PartnerStack |
| Payout threshold | $5 | $5 |
| Payout methods | PayPal, Stripe | PayPal, Stripe |
| Payment terms | Monthly, ~NET 30 | Monthly, ~NET 30 |
| Geo focus | Global | Global |
| Terms verified | 2026-08 | 2026-08 |
Score breakdown
Subscores are 1–10, weighted per the methodology.
Earnings power (35%)
Attribution window (20%)
Trust & conversion (20%)
Payout reliability (15%)
Ease of entry (10%)
Why pick Kit (ConvertKit)
- 50% first-year rate is elite for email
- Creators churn less than marketers — long tails
- Beloved brand in the creator niche
Watch out
Free tier delays monetization of referrals
Full Kit (ConvertKit) profile →Why pick beehiiv
- Riding the newsletter boom with real momentum
- 50% of not-cheap plans for a full year
- Natural in-content promotion for newsletter operators
Watch out
Generous free tier delays conversions
Full beehiiv profile →