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Ghost Pro vs beehiiv

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

GP

Ghost Pro

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

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beehiiv

A newsletter platform built for creators and publishers focused on growth, monetization and audience insights.

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Quick overview

Pricing

Starting at $9/month for individuals, $25/month for teams
Free plan, paid plans from $42/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

beehiiv

Pros

  • Powerful newsletter analytics
  • Multiple monetization options
  • Advanced automation tools
  • Referral programs and growth tools

Cons

  • Higher pricing for advanced features
  • Less focus on traditional blogging
  • Newer platform with evolving features
  • Limited web presence customization
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