Looking for a beehiiv alternative for your books and essays?
beehiiv is a newsletter platform built for growth, with referral programs, an ad network and detailed email analytics. Facet is built for long-form writing: books with chapters, essays and a reader made for the page, not the inbox.
Free to write and publish — no credit card required.
Made for writing that deserves more than a post.
beehiiv is a newsletter platform built for growth. Facet is built for long-form writing: books with chapters, essays and a reading experience made for the page, not the inbox.
Long form, front and center
Write books in chapters and essays that read beautifully on the web — in a reader built for deep reading, not for skimming an inbox.
Readers who come back
Readers add your book to their library, get notified about new chapters and pick up exactly where they left off — right on the page.
Conversations next to the text
Each writing gets its own community space, so readers can discuss chapters and ask questions where the story actually happens.
Facet and beehiiv at a glance.
What you get out of the box when you publish long-form writing on Facet compared to beehiiv.
| Feature | Facet | beehiiv |
|---|---|---|
| Books with chaptersStructure long-form work in chapters, not a feed of posts. | Included | Not available: Newsletter posts |
| Serial publishingRelease chapter by chapter, readers get notified. | Included: Library readers get notified | Partly: Posts by email, no chapters |
| Community for every writingThreaded discussions right next to each book and essay. | Included: Threads for every writing | Partly: Comments |
| Book-like reading experienceA calm reader that remembers where readers left off. | Included: Progress saved automatically | Not available: Newsletter-style posts |
| Built-in cover designerDesign covers and hero images without extra software. | Included | Not available |
| Markdown exportDownload your writing in a clean, portable format. | Included | Not available |
| Free to write & publishNo hosting, no setup, no monthly fee. | Included: No hosting needed | Included: Free plan with limits |
Which one is right for you?
beehiiv is a great product — for a different kind of writing. Here's an honest take on when each platform fits best.
Choose Facet if…
- You write books, serials or long-form essays.
- You want readers to follow your serials chapter by chapter.
- You want a community space around every writing.
- You like a cover designer and Markdown export built in.
Choose beehiiv if…
- Your main goal is growing and monetizing an email list.
- You want growth tools like referral programs and an ad network.
- You send regular newsletters to a large audience.
Give your writing the home it deserves.
Create your free Facet account and publish your first book or essay in minutes — no hosting, no setup, no credit card.