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Ghost Pro vs Hashnode

Compare Ghost Pro and Hashnode 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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Hashnode

A blogging platform focused on developers that offers free hosting with custom domains and a built-in developer community.

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Quick overview

Pricing

Starting at $9/month for individuals, $25/month for teams
Free, Pro plan at $20/month (team features)

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

Hashnode

Pros

  • Developer-focused community
  • Free custom domain mapping
  • Markdown support
  • Content ownership and portability

Cons

  • Primarily focused on tech content
  • Limited design customization
  • Basic monetization options
  • Community moderation challenges
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