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Ghost: The best open source blog & newsletter platform
Beautiful, modern publishing with email newsletters and paid subscriptions built-in. Used by Platformer, 404Media, Lever News, Tangle, The Browser, and thousands more.
Features
- Powerful Content Editor
- Easy-to-use, distraction-free writing experience with Markdown support.
- Built-in tools to optimize content for search engines.
- Membership & Subscription Management
- Create a subscription model to earn from your content.
- Options for both paid and free memberships.
- Custom Themes & Branding
- Fully customizable themes with access to HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Tools to maintain your unique brand style.
- Integrated Email Newsletter
- Send newsletters directly from the Ghost dashboard with built-in email tools.
- Advanced Analytics
- Monitor audience growth and content performance with built-in analytics.
- Third-Party Integrations
- Easily connect with tools like Zapier, Slack, Google Analytics, and more.
- API and Developer Tools
- Use APIs to add custom features or integrate with other platforms.
- Blazing Fast Performance
- Built on lightweight, modern technologies like Node.js for speed and scalability.
Pricing
Self-hosted
Free
Cloud
Ghost offers a variety of pricing plans to accommodate different needs:
- Starter Plan: $9/month (billed annually)
- Up to 500 members
- 1 staff user
- Access to 18 free official themes
- Creator Plan: $25/month (billed annually)
- Up to 1,000 members
- 2 staff users
- Support for unlimited custom themes
- Access to over 1,000 integrations
- Ability to build custom integrations
- Team Plan: $50/month (billed annually)
- Up to 1,000 members
- 5 staff users
- Priority support
- Higher usage limits
- Business Plan: $199/month (billed annually)
- Up to 10,000 members
- Unlimited staff users
- Advanced configuration options
- 99.9% uptime Service Level Agreement (SLA)
All plans include 0% transaction fees, meaning Ghost does not take a commission or cut from your payments; all revenue generated is paid directly to you via Stripe.
For the most current information and to select the best plan for your needs, please visit Ghost's official pricing page.
SDK Support
Ghost provides an API-first architecture, offering:
- JavaScript SDK (Node.js).
- REST API for fetching and managing content programmatically.
- GraphQL APIs (through third-party extensions).
- Webhooks for automating workflows.
Integrations
Ghost integrates seamlessly with a variety of tools and platforms to enhance functionality:
- Marketing Tools: Mailchimp, ConvertKit, and SendGrid.
- Analytics: Google Analytics, Amplitude, and Mixpanel.
- Payment Processing: Stripe for subscription-based payments.
- Automation Platforms: Zapier, Make (Integromat).
- Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, and more for sharing content.
Ghost is designed for scalability, catering to both solo creators and large enterprises. With its open-source foundation, it’s a highly customizable solution for modern digital publishing.