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Head-to-head · Blogging Platforms

Ghost vs Write.as

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Ghost #3 in Blogging Platforms 9.0/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Ghost
Write.as #8 in Blogging Platforms 8.3/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Write.as

Ghost leads on 0 checks, Write.as on 2, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGhost · 9.0/10
  • Lowest starting priceWrite.as · $6/mo
  • Free planonly Write.as
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresWrite.as · 4 of 4

Ghost scores higher on our rubric for blogging platforms: 9.0 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

Write.as offers free plan; Ghost doesn't. Write.as is cheaper to start at $6/mo against $18/mo.

Ghost is the better fit for publishers monetizing memberships and newsletters. Write.as is the better fit for privacy-focused writers and federated blogs.

  • Ghost fits best

    Publishers monetizing memberships and newsletters

  • Write.as fits best

    Privacy-focused writers and federated blogs

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Side by side

Feature Ghost 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Write.as 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.3
Ranking #3 in Blogging Platforms #8 in Blogging Platforms
Best for Publishers monetizing memberships and newsletters Privacy-focused writers and federated blogs
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $18/mo $6/mo (best)
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 14 days 14 days
Free trial length 14 days 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web Web, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Email, Community, Docs Email, Community
Integrations 8,000+ integrations 8 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Ghost 1/4 · Write.as 4/4
Custom domain ✓ ✓
Post scheduling Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Built-in memberships Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Blog analytics Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Author limit Not checked yet 1 authors
Theme customization Not checked yet Custom code
Our review
Pros
  • Paid subscriptions, membership tiers, and gated content
  • Email newsletters with member management and analytics
  • Open-source, self-hosted option with APIs and Stripe integration
  • ActivityPub, RSS, email subscriptions, and supported cross-posting
  • Custom domains, themes, analytics, and photo hosting on Pro
  • Markdown, rich text, API, command-line, web, iOS, and Android support
Cons
  • Ghost(Pro) has no free plan; the trial lasts 14 days
  • Paid subscriptions and advanced analytics start on Publisher
  • Business pricing rises to $199 per month, billed annually
  • Free plan supports one blog and includes Write.as branding
  • Broader collaboration requires the Team plan
  • Built-in memberships are not included
Our verdict

Ghost combines website publishing, email newsletters, member registration, protected posts, paid subscriptions, membership tiers, analytics, SEO tools, and developer APIs. It is designed for writers, creators, independent publishers,…

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Write.as is a distraction-free blogging and web-publishing platform for individual writers, newsletter authors, and small publications. It supports standalone posts and blogs through Markdown or rich text, with distribution via the web,…

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  1. GhostBlogging Platforms 9.014-day trial
  2. Write.asBlogging Platforms 8.3Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Ghost — where it wins

    • Paid subscriptions, membership tiers, and gated content
    • Email newsletters with member management and analytics
    • Open-source, self-hosted option with APIs and Stripe integration

    Where it doesn't

    • Ghost(Pro) has no free plan; the trial lasts 14 days
    • Paid subscriptions and advanced analytics start on Publisher
    • Business pricing rises to $199 per month, billed annually

  • Write.as — where it wins

    • ActivityPub, RSS, email subscriptions, and supported cross-posting
    • Custom domains, themes, analytics, and photo hosting on Pro
    • Markdown, rich text, API, command-line, web, iOS, and Android support

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan supports one blog and includes Write.as branding
    • Broader collaboration requires the Team plan
    • Built-in memberships are not included
  • Ghost9.0/10 · 14-day trial

    A flexible publishing platform for newsletters, memberships, gated content, and paid subscriptions.

    Visit GhostFull verdict →
  • Write.as8.3/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A privacy-focused publishing platform for individual writers and federated blogs.

    Visit Write.asFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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