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Ghost Pro vs WordPress.com

Compare Ghost Pro and WordPress.com 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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WordPress.com

Official hosted WordPress solution from Automattic offering an integrated platform for blogging without technical setup.

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Quick overview

Pricing

Starting at $9/month for individuals, $25/month for teams
Free plan available, Premium at $8/month, Business at $25/month, Commerce at $45/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

WordPress.com

Pros

  • Zero technical setup required
  • Reliable WordPress-optimized infrastructure
  • Free plan available
  • Direct integration with WordPress ecosystem

Cons

  • Limited plugin installation on lower plans
  • Restrictions on monetization options on lower plans
  • Less control than self-hosted WordPress
  • Custom domain requires paid plan
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