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Substack vs Ghost Pro
Compare Substack and Ghost Pro to find the best tool for your needs.
Substack
Publishing platform that combines newsletters, blogs, and podcasts with built-in monetization via paid subscriptions.
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Ghost Pro
Official hosted version of Ghost publishing platform, focused on professional publishing and newsletters.
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Pricing
Free to use, 10% of subscription revenue + payment processing fees
Starting at $9/month for individuals, $25/month for teams
Pros & Cons
Substack
Pros
- Integrated newsletter and blog
- Simple paid subscription model
- Full ownership of subscriber list
- Easy to start and use
Cons
- Limited design customization
- 10% fee on all paid subscriptions
- Basic analytics
- Limited content organization options
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