Ghost vs Podia
Both are in Newsletter platforms. Here is how their plans, prices and features compare, taken from each vendor's own site.
The main differences
- Ghost's cheapest paid plan is $15/mo, against $42/mo for Podia.
- Fees: Ghost Custom pricing; Podia states none.
| Ghost | Podia | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | from $15/mo | from $42/mo |
| Free plan | Not stated by the vendor | Not stated by the vendor |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Plans | Starter ($15/mo annual); Publisher ($29/mo annual); Business ($199/mo annual); Custom () | Mover ($42/mo annual, $504/yr); Shaker ($84/mo annual, $1008/yr); Earthquaker ($150/mo annual, $1800/yr) |
| Fees | Custom pricing | Not stated |
| Best for | Creators | Creators, Small business |
| Key features | Your own website and email newsletter; Free custom domain; Unlimited email sends and managed deliverability; Paid subscriptions, tips and premium tiers (Publisher and up) | Online courses and digital products; Community and website with a blog; Newsletter with welcome sequences and automations (Shaker and up); Affiliate marketing and upsells (Shaker and up) |
| Checked on | 2026-10-02 | 2026-10-05 |
Prices change; confirm on the vendor's site before you buy. Full details and sources are on each tool's page.
Ghost
- No payment fees from Ghost on paid subscriptions
- Unlimited email sends on every plan
- Website and newsletter in one product
- Cancel or change plan at any time
Trade-offs
- Starter has no paid subscriptions
- Prices are for 1,000 members; Business covers 10,000
- Starter allows only 1 staff user
Podia
- 14-day free trial with no credit card
- No transaction fees on Shaker and Earthquaker
- Courses, community and newsletter in one place
Trade-offs
- No free plan
- Mover has a 5% transaction fee
- Email subscribers are capped by plan, up to 1,000 on Earthquaker