Ghost pricing
Open-source and fee-free on paid subscriptions: the best value for paid newsletters at mid-size lists.
What Ghost costs at your list size
| Your newsletter | Per month | How we got it |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 subscribers | $18 | Starter: $18 (up to 1,000 subscribers). |
| 5,000 subscribers | $74 | Publisher: $74 (up to 5,000 subscribers). |
| 10,000 subscribers | $105 | Publisher: $105 (up to 10,000 subscribers). |
| 25,000 subscribers | $166 | Publisher: $166 (up to 25,000 subscribers). |
| 50,000 subscribers | $245 | Publisher: $245 (up to 50,000 subscribers). |
| 100,000 subscribers | $327 | Publisher: $327 (up to 100,000 subscribers). |
| 5,000 subscribers · 250 paying $8/mo | $74 | Publisher: $74 (up to 5,000 subscribers) + 0% platform fee on paid revenue. |
| 25,000 subscribers · 1,500 paying $8/mo | $166 | Publisher: $166 (up to 25,000 subscribers) + 0% platform fee on paid revenue. |
Every Ghost plan
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $18/mo | Up to 1,000 members; no paid subscriptions |
| Publisher | from $35/mo | $35/mo up to 1,000; $54/mo up to 2,500; $74/mo up to 5,000 … $327/mo up to 100,000 subscribers; paid subscriptions, no payment fees |
| Business | from $239/mo | $239/mo up to 10,000; $316/mo up to 25,000; $395/mo up to 50,000 … $477/mo up to 100,000 subscribers; 15 staff users, priority support |
Source: Official pricing page, monthly billing, read 28 Oct 2026 · Official pricing page
Ghost vs the alternatives
Frequently asked questions
Does Ghost have a free plan?
No. The cheapest plan is Starter at $18 a month (Up to 1,000 members; no paid subscriptions).
How much does Ghost cost per month?
Paid plans start at $18 a month (Starter) and rise with your subscriber count, read on the official pricing page on 28 Oct 2026. The table above shows the price at each list size.
How much does Ghost cost for 25,000 subscribers?
$166 a month. Publisher: $166 (up to 25,000 subscribers).
Does Ghost take a cut of paid subscriptions?
No: 0% platform fee on paid plans that allow paid subscriptions. Card processing fees (Stripe) are separate.
What is the cheapest alternative to Ghost?
At 25,000 subscribers, Substack costs nothing ($0) a month, the lowest published price among the other newsletter platforms we track.