Ghost
Open source blog and newsletter platform
What founders should know about Ghost
Ghost is an open-source publishing platform for blogs, newsletters, and paid memberships, with a modern editor, built-in email delivery, Stripe payments, and a headless content API. It can be self-hosted free or used via managed Ghost(Pro) hosting.
Best for
Open source blog and newsletter platform
Probably not for
Teams that need requirements this record cannot verify yet.
About Ghost
Ghost is an open-source publishing platform for blogs, newsletters, and paid memberships, with a modern editor, built-in email delivery, Stripe payments, and a headless content API. It can be self-hosted free or used via managed Ghost(Pro) hosting.
Common use cases
- blogging
- newsletters
- paid memberships
- headless cms
Integrations
Stripe, Mailgun, Zapier, Slack.
Decision criteria
- Team fit and workflow maturity
- Pricing model and free-tier constraints
- Deployment, API, and integration requirements
Verified facts and evidence
| Claim | Value | Source | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verification date | 2026-06-30 | StartupToolbox | high |
| Pricing model | open_source | StartupToolbox | medium |
| Starting price | USD 9 | StartupToolbox | medium |
Methodology and freshness
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Use this record to narrow fit, pricing, and integration risk before starting trials.
Last reviewed: Jun 30, 2026
Who should consider Ghost?
Open source blog and newsletter platform
How current is this tool record?
Startup Atlas last checked this record on 2026-06-30.