newsletter · Last free-plan check 2026-10-28 Ghost pricing
Open-source publishing + newsletters; hosted from $50/mo
cheapest (Starter≤1k else Publisher) plan ladder
Monthly vs annual-equivalent. Intentional blanks use honest labels linked to the vendor pricing page (e.g. “No annual price listed”, “See vendor”). Other cells with notes are unverified or volume-based — confirm live before buying.
| Subscribers | Monthly | Annual /mo | Bucket / plan | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | $18 | $15 | Starter · billed ≤1k | |
| 1k | $18 | $15 | Starter · billed ≤1k | |
| 2.5k | $55 | $46 | Publisher · billed ≤2.5k | |
| 5k | $75 | $63 | Publisher · billed ≤5k | |
| 10k | $105 | $88 | Publisher · billed ≤10k | |
| 25k | $169 | $141 | Publisher · billed ≤25k | |
| 50k | $249 | $208 | Publisher · billed ≤50k | |
| 100k | $329 | $274 | Publisher · billed ≤100k |
Gotchas
- $50/mo floor for hosted
- Self-hosting shifts cost to infra + deliverability
Features (high level)
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Best email tools for newsletters- https://ghost.org/pricing/ — Starter $50 · checked 2026-10-28
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FAQ
Does Ghost have a free plan?
Ghost does not publish a free forever plan we can cite. Self-host free (software); Ghost(Pro) hosted Starter from $50/mo. No contact-based ESP free tier.
How much does Ghost cost at 10,000 subscribers?
On the cheapest (Starter≤1k else Publisher) plan we track, Ghost is about $105/mo at 10,000 contacts (confirm live pricing).
What Ghost plan does ListCost use for comparisons?
Paid columns use cheapest (Starter≤1k else Publisher). At 1,000 contacts that ladder is $18/mo when verified. See the tool page sources for last-checked dates.