Overview
An open-source publishing platform with native newsletters, memberships, and subscriptions for independent newsrooms and creators.
Ghost is a lean, open-source CMS designed for writers first. It bundles a beautiful editor, email newsletters, memberships, and Stripe-powered subscriptions out of the box, making it a favorite for independent journalists and lean newsrooms launching paid products. Its headless Content API also lets developers build fully custom front-ends while keeping editorial simple.
Key features
- Native email newsletters
- Memberships and paid subscriptions
- Clean markdown-friendly editor
- Headless Content and Admin APIs
- Open-source and self-hostable
- Built-in SEO and AMP support
Pricing
Starter
$9
For new publications.
- 1 staff user
- Official themes
- 500 members
Creator
$25
Growing memberships.
- Custom themes
- Unlimited members
- API access
Best for
Independent journalistsNewsletter-first publicationsLean teams launching subscriptions
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