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PikaPods

Paid#18 of 24 in Ghost HostingManaged Cloud HostingImmich Hosting

Managed Ghost hosting with resource-based pricing

6.7/10★★★☆☆Editor score

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At a glance

• Editor score
  6.7 / 10
• Pricing
  From $1.80/mo
• Best for
  Low-cost managed Ghost hosting
• Free plan
  No
• Paid from
  $1.8/mo
• Email newsletters
  Yes
• Facts checked
  21 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • Managed configurations, databases and application updates
  • Custom domains, SFTP access and data export
  • Isolated containers with firewall protection and optional backups

• Where it doesn't

  • Ghost newsletter sending requires a separate Mailgun setup
  • Backups require customer-controlled S3-compatible storage
  • Pricing is resource-based rather than grouped into fixed feature tiers

Our verdict on PikaPods

PikaPods is a managed cloud hosting service for open-source applications, including Ghost. It is aimed at users who want Ghost deployed in an isolated container while PikaPods manages application configurations, databases and updates. Users can choose CPU, memory, storage and an EU or US deployment region, then connect a custom domain. SFTP access supports file management, data export and Ghost theme customization, making the service suitable for publishers who want managed infrastructure without giving up control of their site files.

According to the vendor's pricing details, the general service starts at $1.80 per pod per month for minimum pod resources. CPU, memory and storage are configurable, so the monthly cost is tied to resource selection rather than a fixed feature bundle. The Ghost app listing shows minimum required resources at $3.30 per pod per month, with Ghost available through the app catalog. This structure keeps the entry point low but means the final cost depends on the resources selected. There is no free plan, and the published plans do not describe separate feature-based tiers.

PikaPods fits Ghost setups that need managed updates, custom domains, SFTP, exports and regional deployment choices. Its security-related controls include isolated application containers, encrypted connections and a built-in firewall. Optional encrypted incremental backups can be sent to customer-controlled S3-compatible storage, including MinIO. Ghost newsletter sending is supported through Mailgun configuration, but PikaPods does not provide email sending itself. Choose PikaPods when low-cost managed hosting and configurable resources matter most; consider another option if you want a Ghost service centered on included email delivery or a fixed package of features.

PikaPods pricing

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PikaPods integrations

PikaPods lists 3 integrations on its own site.

• Mailgun
• S3-compatible storage
• MinIO

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