https://uxerwave.com/tags/ghost/ Recent content in Ghost on UxerWave - Creator Tools, Reviews & Guides Hugo -- gohugo.io en-us Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://uxerwave.com/newsletter-email/ghost-vs-beehiiv/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://uxerwave.com/newsletter-email/ghost-vs-beehiiv/ Quick Verdict Ghost Beehiiv Best for Writers who want site + newsletter, full ownership Creators focused on newsletter growth and monetization Technical setup Moderate (self-host) or easy (Ghost Pro) Very easy Free plan Yes (self-host) / $9/mo managed Yes (up to 2,500 subscribers) Paid plans $9-$199/month (Ghost Pro) $39-$99/month Built-in referral program ✗ (use SparkLoop or similar) ✓ Ad network (passive income) ✗ ✓ (Beehiiv Ad Network) Membership/paid subscriptions ✓ (native + Stripe) ✓ (Beehiiv Boosts) Custom website CMS ✓ Full CMS Limited (newsletter-focused site) Revenue cut 0% 0% (on paid plans) Ghost and Beehiiv both serve newsletter creators, but they’re built on fundamentally different philosophies.