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Beehiiv vs Ghost

Side-by-side comparison of Beehiiv and Ghost for content creators.

Tool
Beehiiv

The newsletter platform built for growth.

Ghost

Open-source publishing platform built for serious creators

Starting price
From $42/mo
From $15/mo
Founded
2021
Pricing model
freemium
freemium
Free option
Free tier
Free tier

What they are

Beehiiv

Newsletter platform with built-in growth tools: paid recommendation network, ad marketplace, native referral programs, and built-in monetisation. Founded by ex-Morning Brew operators.

Ghost

Ghost is an independent publishing platform that combines a CMS, email newsletter tool, and membership system in one place. It is used by independent writers, journalists, and media companies who want to own their audience without relying on third-party platforms. The open-source core can be self-hosted for free, while Ghost Pro handles hosting at a monthly fee. The tradeoff is that it is more opinionated than WordPress and has a steeper learning curve for non-technical users.

Which to choose

Full editorial comparison coming soon. For now, check the side-by-side data above and read the individual reviews for Beehiiv and Ghost.

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