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Estimate your monthly and annual cost for Ghost based on team size. Compare 5 plans side-by-side, then jump straight to cheaper alternatives if the total looks high.

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Independent, no affiliate·5 plans
Team size
10seats
150100200
Self-Hosted
Free
Free
  • Full Ghost platform via GitHub
  • Unlimited members and content
  • All core publishing and newsletter features
  • Requires your own server and maintenance
Best fit for 10 seats
Starter
$18
Flat monthly rate
Annual cost: $216/yr
  • 1 staff user
  • 1,000 members
  • Free custom domain
  • Email newsletter
  • Simple design settings
Publisher
$29
Flat monthly rate
Annual cost: $348/yr
  • 3 staff users
  • 1,000 members
  • Custom themes
  • 8,000+ integrations
  • Paid subscriptions
Business
$199
Flat monthly rate
Annual cost: $2.4k/yr
  • 15 staff users
  • 10,000 members
  • Priority support
  • Early feature access
  • 250 MB file uploads
Custom
Custom
Contact sales
  • Unlimited staff users
  • Unlimited members
  • Dedicated IP
  • 99.9% uptime SLA
  • 1 GB file uploads
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Ghost pricing FAQ

How much does Ghost cost?

Ghost offers 5 plans. The lowest paid tier starts at $18/month. Use the calculator above to estimate your total monthly and annual cost based on team size, or read our Ghost pricing breakdown for hidden costs.

Is the Ghost pricing calculator accurate?

The calculator uses Ghost's published list prices. Final pricing may include taxes, regional adjustments, annual discounts, or volume negotiation not reflected here. Verify the final number with Ghost before purchase.

Are there cheaper alternatives to Ghost?

Yes. Toolradar tracks direct competitors that solve the same problem at a different price point. See our Ghost alternatives page for side-by-side cost comparisons, or browse our best blogging platforms ranking.

Methodology. Plan data is parsed from Ghost's public pricing page and refreshed by Toolradar editors. Figures are estimates: Ghost pricing can change, may include taxes, regional adjustments, or volume discounts not reflected here. Toolradar receives no commission from Ghost; our editorial policy explains how we stay independent. Always verify final pricing with Ghost before purchase.