Ghost vs Kit: Which is right for you? (1970)
TL;DR
- Choose Ghost if keeping fees low matters most.
- Choose Kit if you want the simplest, fastest setup.
- Both work for: newsletters.
Ghost
Self-hosted: free. Ghost(Pro): from $9/month. Stripe handles payments (0% platform fee).
Open source publishing platform with native paid memberships via Stripe. 0% platform fee — only Stripe's processing costs. Best for established writers who want full control.
Kit
Free up to 10,000 subscribers. Creator from $25/month.
Formerly ConvertKit. Email marketing platform with paid newsletter and product monetization features. Strong automation and segmentation.
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Best for
Ghost is best for Newsletters, blogs, Memberships, indie creators, open source, Creators. Kit is best for Creators, Newsletters, Courses, Digital products, Fast setup.
FAQ
Is Ghost better than Kit?
Neither is universally better. Ghost is the right pick if keeping fees low matters most; Kit wins if you want the simplest, fastest setup.
Which is cheaper, Ghost or Kit?
Ghost ranks higher on fee competitiveness (5/5). Ghost pricing: Self-hosted: free. Ghost(Pro): from $9/month. Stripe handles payments (0% platform fee).. Kit pricing: Free up to 10,000 subscribers. Creator from $25/month..
Can I switch from Ghost to Kit?
Yes — most subscription and billing tools support migration via CSV import or API. Expect to reconfigure webhooks, paywalls, and entitlements. Check both vendors' migration docs before committing.
Does Ghost handle sales tax?
No. Ghost does not handle tax registrations — you handle those yourself or via a separate tool.
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