Beehiiv rolls out new creator tools, including webinars and customizable paywalls

Beehiiv has launched a major set of creator tools aimed at becoming an all-in-one platform beyond newsletters. New features include live webinars for up to 10,000 attendees with paid access options, metered paywalls letting creators control how much free content to offer before a subscription prompt, and paid trials with customizable pricing and billing cycles. AI-powered podcast analytics allow creators to query audience data using Claude or ChatGPT. The company also reported record Q1 results: 400 million unique readers, 50,000 active users, 10 billion emails sent, and $28 million ARR. Upcoming additions include video podcast support and ads.