Ghost pricing
Every Ghost plan, read off Ghost’s own pricing page on 24 September 2026.
Ghost plans
| Plan | Per month | In pounds (approx.) | Includes | Terms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $18 | £13.45 | 1,000 subscribers | monthly; $15/mo billed yearly |
| Publisher | $35 | £26.15 | 1,000 subscribers | monthly; $29/mo billed yearly |
| Business | $239 | £178.56 | 10,000 subscribers | monthly; $199/mo billed yearly |
Checked 24 September 2026 on Ghost’s pricing page. Pound figures use the European Central Bank reference rate of 6 November 2026.
Fees and limits to know about
- 0% transaction fees on paid subscriptions, which start on Publisher. Starter has no paid subscriptions.
How Ghost’s price compares
Cheapest paid plan of each tool we compare Ghost with, lowest first, in pounds for a like-for-like view.
| Tool | Free plan | Paid from | In pounds (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghost | No | $18/mo | £13.45/mo |
| MailerLite | Yes | $19/mo | £14.19/mo |
| Kit | Yes | $33/mo | £24.65/mo |
| beehiiv | Yes | $49/mo | £36.61/mo |
| Substack | Yes | 10% of paid revenue | — |
Free alternatives: beehiiv, Kit, MailerLite, Substack.
Price history
- 24 September 2026 — Added. Ghost(Pro) Starter $18/mo, Publisher $35/mo (1,000 members), Business $239/mo (10,000); 0% of subscription revenue from Publisher.
Every recorded change is also on the public changelog.
More on Ghost
Common questions
How much does Ghost cost?
Ghost has no free plan; its paid plans start at $18/mo (monthly; $15/mo billed yearly), about £13.45 a month. Checked against Ghost’s own pricing page on 24 September 2026.
Does Ghost have a free plan?
No. Each plan starts with a free trial. Ghost is also open-source software you can host yourself.
How much is Ghost in pounds?
Ghost bills in US dollars. Its cheapest paid plan, $18/mo, is about £13.45 a month at the European Central Bank reference rate on 6 November 2026. The amount charged to a UK card depends on your bank's exchange rate and fees.
Sources & verification
- api.frankfurter.app — checked 6 November 2026European Central Bank reference rate, published via Frankfurter.
- ghost.org — checked 24 September 2026Founded April 2013.
- ghost.org — checked 24 September 2026No free plan on Ghost(Pro) — each plan starts with a free trial. Ghost is also open-source software you can host yourself.