Ghost
Open-source publishing for memberships and newsletters
- Best for
- A publication you can self-host or run on Ghost(Pro)
- Pricing
- Check the Ghost site for current plans and fees. CreatorGoodies does not publish live prices.
- Last verified
- October 17, 2026. This is when we reviewed the general description, not a live check of plans or features.
Ghost is an open-source publishing platform for memberships, newsletters, and a site that you theme yourself. You can self-host or use the hosted Ghost(Pro) service.
It rewards people who want to own the stack. It is more work to start than Substack.
Good to know
- Open-source publishing software
- Memberships and newsletters are part of the product
- Self-host, or use the hosted Ghost(Pro) service
Limits
- More setup than a hosted newsletter you can start in an afternoon
- Self-hosting means you own updates, email deliverability, and the server
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