Ghost vs Paid Memberships Pro
| Ghost | Paid Memberships Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | $18/mo | $41.58/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Web | self-hosted, Web |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Paid from | $18/mo | $49/mo |
| Custom domain | Yes | Yes |
| Content gating | post | post |
| Subscription billing | both | both |
| Member limit | 1,000 members | — |
| Transaction fee | 0% Ghost fee; payment processor fees apply | No platform transaction fee; payment gateway charges still apply. |
| Drip content | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Membership Site Platforms. On Specifiction, Paid Memberships Pro scores higher on our published basis.