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Ghost Pro vs Bear Blog

Compare Ghost Pro and Bear Blog to find the best tool for your needs.

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Ghost Pro

Official hosted version of Ghost publishing platform, focused on professional publishing and newsletters.

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BB

Bear Blog

A privacy-focused, no-nonsense, super-fast blogging platform emphasizing simplicity and minimalism.

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Quick overview

Pricing

Starting at $9/month for individuals, $25/month for teams
Free, Pro plan at $5/month

Pros & Cons

Ghost Pro

Pros

  • Purpose-built for professional publishing
  • Built-in newsletter and membership features
  • Clean, distraction-free writing experience
  • No technical setup required

Cons

  • More expensive than basic hosting
  • Fewer themes and integrations than WordPress
  • Less flexibility for non-publishing features
  • Less intuitive for complete beginners

Bear Blog

Pros

  • Extremely fast loading times
  • Privacy-focused with no tracking
  • Free custom domain option
  • Lightweight and minimalist approach

Cons

  • Very limited customization options
  • No built-in monetization
  • Basic formatting only (Markdown)
  • Limited analytics
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