Ghost vs ConvertKit

Detailed comparison to help you choose the right tool for your needs

G

Ghost

The creator platform for independent publishers

4.2
Editorial Rating
C

ConvertKit

Email marketing for creators

4.4
Editorial Rating

Quick Comparison

Rating

4.2
vs
4.4

Starting Price

$9
vs
Free

Pricing Model

paid
vs
freemium
Feature
Ghost
ConvertKit
Newsletter sending
Membership tiers
Paid subscriptions
SEO tools
Full blogging CMS
Self-hostable
Email broadcasts
Visual automations
Landing pages
Subscriber tagging
Forms
Creator Network

Ghost Pros

  • Open source — full ownership of your content
  • Best SEO of any newsletter platform
  • No revenue cut on paid subscriptions
  • Self-hosting option for maximum control
  • Professional blogging CMS built in

Ghost Cons

  • More technical setup than Substack
  • Design customization requires knowing Handlebars/CSS
  • No built-in discovery network
  • Member limits on lower plans

ConvertKit Pros

  • Creator-focused
  • Visual automations
  • Good free tier
  • Growing network

ConvertKit Cons

  • Limited templates
  • Gets expensive at scale
  • Basic reporting on free

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