Side by side
Ghost vs Scrite
Both stand on writing apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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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Free trial WindowsMacLinux
Scrite offers offline screenwriting across three desktop platforms, with paid plans differentiated by device count and export options. The one-device trial lasts 30 days and marks exports with a watermark; there are no mobile apps or real-time collaboration.
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| Ghost | Scrite | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: $18 a month | Annual Basic: $19 a year |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Maker | Ghost | Scrite |
| Website | ghost.org | scrite.io |
| On writing apps | #97 of 135 | #101 of 135 |
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
Scrite: what it does well
- Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Works offline and keeps version history
- Includes publishing tools
- Paid plans offer multiple export formats
What to know first
- No free plan
- Trial exports include a watermark
- No real-time collaboration
- No mobile apps