Ghost Pricing (2026)
Open-source publishing platform with built-in newsletters and memberships. Prices shown billed yearly. 14-day free trial on Ghost(Pro). Self-hosted is free forever..
Prices verified March 2026
Starting price
$18/mo
Free plan
Yes
Self-hosted open-source version is completely free; no free tier on Ghost(Pro)
Plans
4
14-day free trial
Pricing Analysis
Ghost starts at $18/mo, which is in line with other newsletter platforms (average ~$22/mo). The free plan (Self-hosted open-source version is completely free; no free tier on Ghost(Pro)) lets you test the platform before committing. It's a reasonable starting point for very small lists, though you'll likely outgrow it once your subscriber count passes the limit. There's a significant price jump between the entry plan ($18/mo) and the top tier ($199/mo). Make sure you actually need the premium features before upgrading — many independent publishers and bloggers teams do fine on the mid-tier plan.
Starter
Up to 1,000 subscribers
- ✓ 1 staff user
- ✓ 1 newsletter
- ✓ Free custom domain
- ✓ Basic design settings
- ✓ Email newsletter
- ✓ Content API access
- ✓ Free SSL & worldwide CDN
Best for: growing businesses with up to 1,000 subscribers.
Publisher
Up to 1,000 subscribers
- ✓ 3 staff users
- ✓ 3 newsletters
- ✓ Custom themes
- ✓ Paid subscriptions & tips/donations
- ✓ 3 premium tiers
- ✓ Advanced analytics
- ✓ 8,000+ integrations via Zapier
Best for: growing businesses with up to 1,000 subscribers.
Business
Up to 10,000 subscribers
- ✓ 15 staff users
- ✓ 10 newsletters
- ✓ 10 premium tiers
- ✓ Priority support
- ✓ 250MB file uploads
- ✓ Custom subdirectory install add-on ($50/mo)
- ✓ All Publisher features
Best for: scaling businesses that need more capacity.
Custom
- ✓ Unlimited members & staff users
- ✓ Unlimited newsletters & premium tiers
- ✓ Dedicated IP address
- ✓ 99.9% uptime SLA
- ✓ 1GB file uploads
- ✓ SSO authentication
- ✓ Account manager & invoice billing
Best for: enterprises and large organizations with custom requirements.
Prices shown are for the base subscriber count. Cost scales as your list grows.
14-day free trial available
What's Included in Each Plan
| Feature | Starter | Publisher | Business | Custom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $18/mo | $29/mo | $199/mo | Custom |
| Subscribers | 1,000 | 1,000 | 10,000 | — |
Feature availability may vary. Check Ghost's website for the latest plan details.
Compare Ghost Pricing to Alternatives
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|---|---|---|---|
| Ghost (this tool) | Yes | $18/mo | 4.1/5 |
| Moosend | No | $9/mo -$9 | 4.7/5 |
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| EngageBay | Yes | $14.99/mo -$3.01 | 4.7/5 |
| Systeme.io | Yes | $17/mo -$1 | 4.8/5 |
| Kit (ConvertKit) | Yes | $33/mo | 4.6/5 |