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BlogMaker vs Ghost
Both stand on blogging platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid Web
BlogMaker combines blog publishing with memberships, scheduling, and analytics. Compare the annual plans by blog and author limits, and note that theme customization uses custom code.
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Free trial Web
Ghost brings publishing, newsletters, memberships, and editorial tools into one platform. It offers a trial but no permanent free plan, and publication revenue may still incur processor fees.
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| BlogMaker | Ghost | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: $19 a year | Starter: $18 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Maker | BlogMaker | Ghost |
| Website | blogmaker.app | ghost.org |
| On blogging platforms | #115 of 125 | #111 of 125 |
BlogMaker: what it does well
- Supports custom domains.
- Can schedule posts.
- Includes built-in memberships and analytics.
- Advanced includes AI writing and design assistance.
What to know first
- No free plan.
- Theme customization requires custom code.
- Starter and Expert allow one author.
Ghost: what it does well
- Supports free and paid memberships
- Includes built-in email newsletters
- Offers custom domains and theme customization
- No Ghost platform fee on publication revenue
What to know first
- No permanent free plan
- Starter limits uploads to 5 MB
- Payment processor fees still apply
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