Ghost
About Ghost
Ghost is a membership and newsletter CMS: publishing, paid subscriptions, and audience tools in one product. Self-host for free or buy Ghost(Pro).
Distinct from headless CMS tools (Sanity/Payload) — Ghost is the product for writers and membership sites.
Best for
Publishers and creators running blogs, newsletters, and memberships.
Pricing angle
Self-host free; Ghost(Pro) Starter from about $15–18/mo.
Watch out
Member and email volume tiers matter — estimate list size before picking Pro.
Ghost pricing snapshot
Self-host free; Ghost(Pro) Starter from about $15–18/mo.
Figures can lag the live vendor page. Open official pricing ↗
Free access for Ghost
Yes, free plan + 14 days trial
Self-host is free software; Ghost(Pro) free tier is effectively the trial window.
14-day Ghost(Pro) trial to evaluate hosted memberships.
Alternatives to Ghost in CMS
Publishers and creators running blogs, newsletters, and memberships. If that profile is not you, these other CMS tools on IndieSheet are worth a look — each page has its own pricing write-up.
FAQ
Does Ghost have a free tier?
Self-host is free software; Ghost(Pro) free tier is effectively the trial window. Directory flag: free tier yes.
What is the starting paid price for Ghost?
Self-host free; Ghost(Pro) Starter from about $15–18/mo. IndieSheet’s listed starting paid price is $15/mo.
Does Ghost offer a free trial?
14-day Ghost(Pro) trial to evaluate hosted memberships. Structured trial field: 14 days (no credit card required).
What are alternatives to Ghost?
Publishers and creators running blogs, newsletters, and memberships. Nearby CMS options on IndieSheet include Contentful, Payload, Sanity.
How often does IndieSheet check Ghost pricing?
No successful snapshot yet for Ghost. It is queued on the periodic checker with strategy manual_only.
Price history
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