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Ghost Pricing (March 2026)
Free plan available
Prices verified March 16, 2026
How much does Ghost cost?
Ghost offers a free plan with paid tiers starting at $18/mo.
Free TierYes
Starting Price$18/mo
Number of Plans4
Billing Cyclemonthly
Pricing Modelfreemium
All Plans
Feature Breakdown by Plan
| Feature | Self-hosted | Starter | Publisher | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open source | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Full control | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| No limits | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 500 members | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Custom themes | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Ghost(Pro) hosting | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 1000 members | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Native newsletter | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Staff users | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| 10000 members | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Unlimited staff | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Priority support | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
Team Cost Calculator
Estimated monthly costs based on team size (price per user × team members):
| Team Size | Starter | Publisher | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 users | $90/mo | $175/mo | $1,195/mo |
| 10 users | $180/mo | $350/mo | $2,390/mo |
| 25 users | $450/mo | $875/mo | $5,975/mo |
| 50 users | $900/mo | $1,750/mo | $11,950/mo |
Is Ghost Worth It?
4.6/5 from 1,200 reviews
The free plan lets you test core functionality before committing.
Paid plans range from $18/mo (Starter) to $239/mo (Team). Most users pick the Publisher plan.
Best for: Professional bloggers, Newsletter creators, Publishers. Keep in mind: not for complex sites.
Ghost Pros & Cons
Pros
- Great for writers
- Built-in newsletter
- Fast and clean
- Open source option
- No external tools needed
Cons
- Not for complex sites
- Limited themes
- No ecommerce
- Requires technical knowledge for self-hosted
Frequently Asked Questions
Ghost offers a free plan. Paid plans start at $18/mo, billed monthly. There are 4 plans total.
Yes, Ghost offers a free tier that lets you try core features before upgrading to a paid plan.
The most affordable paid plan is Starter at $18/mo.
With a 4.6/5 rating from 1,200 reviews, Ghost is well-regarded. Best for: Professional bloggers, Newsletter creators, Publishers.
Ghost bills monthly. The pricing model is freemium.
Ghost offers 4 plans: Self-hosted, Starter, Publisher, Team.