There is no reason to rush a platform move just because a comparison page says one tool is better. Start by exporting the audience and documenting the workflow you are actually moving.
Export the source of truth
Kit documents exporting confirmed subscribers as a CSV. Keep the export date, tags, consent notes, and sequence membership alongside the file. Do not assume every custom field maps cleanly to the destination.
Map the destination before importing
beehiiv documents CSV imports, duplicate filtering, and inactive-email handling. Decide which people should receive the new welcome message and which should be treated as existing subscribers.
Protect the first send
Pause or remove any old automation that could send during the transition. Import a small test list, verify the resulting profile fields, and send only to addresses you control until the workflow is confirmed.
Use this checklist
- Export confirmed subscribers from Kit.
- Preserve tags and sequence membership in a separate mapping.
- Pause automations before importing.
- Test a small CSV and compare accepted/rejected counts.
- Send a transition notice and keep the old export backed up.
Read the official product information
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