beehiiv vs Ghost
Ghost costs less at 7 of the 8 list sizes we priced.
At 5,000 subscribers
GhostCheaper
$74/mo
Publisher plan at 5,000 subscribers.
Free planNo
Paid newsletters0% fee
At every list size
✓ marks the lower monthly price.
| Your newsletter | beehiiv | Ghost |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 subscribers | $0 | $18 |
| 5,000 subscribers | $109 | $74 |
| 10,000 subscribers | $139 | $105 |
| 25,000 subscribers | $199 | $166 |
| 50,000 subscribers | $299 | $245 |
| 100,000 subscribers | $469 | $327 |
| 5,000 subscribers · 250 paying $8/mo | $109 | $74 |
| 25,000 subscribers · 1,500 paying $8/mo | $199 | $166 |
Free newsletter rows assume no paid subscribers. Paid rows add each platform's fee on paid revenue; card processing fees are excluded.
Which one to pick
Choose beehiiv if
Free up to 2,500 subscribers and 0% fee on paid subscriptions, but paid plans climb fast with list size.
Choose Ghost if
Open-source and fee-free on paid subscriptions: the best value for paid newsletters at mid-size lists.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, beehiiv or Ghost?
Ghost costs less at 7 of the 8 list sizes we priced.
Does beehiiv have a free plan?
Yes. The Free plan costs $0: up to 2,500 subscribers; unlimited sends; no paid subscriptions.
Does Ghost have a free plan?
No. The cheapest plan is Starter at $18 a month (Up to 1,000 members; no paid subscriptions).