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About Ghost
Ghost is an open-source publishing platform popular with independent creators and newsletter writers who want full control over their brand. It offers zero commission on memberships, native email newsletters, and a beautiful editing experience. Can be self-hosted or used on Ghost Pro (managed hosting).
What's Great
- ✓Zero commission on memberships
- ✓Open source and self-hostable
- ✓Beautiful writing experience
- ✓Combined blog + newsletter
Watch Out For
- !Self-hosting requires technical knowledge
- !Ghost Pro is expensive
- !Smaller discovery network than Substack
Common Use Cases
1
Independent media brands
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Newsletter + blog combination
3
Paid membership communities
Best For
Pricing Model
Freemium
Free plan available. Paid plans unlock advanced features.
Category
Newsletter Platforms
Publish, grow, and monetize email newsletters with dedicated creator tools.
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