Ghost vs Kajabi
Side-by-side comparison on fees, payouts, monetization, and audience ownership.
Ghost vs Kajabi: which one wins?
Ghost charges from $9/mo (monthly subscription) versus Kajabi at from $179/mo (monthly subscription · 0% on revenue).
On payout speed, Ghost pays instant while Kajabi pays weekly. For creators where cashflow matters, the faster cadence usually wins.
For audience ownership, Ghost offers full access email export and Kajabi offers full access (built-in email marketing). Email portability matters most for creators planning to migrate later or build a list independent of any single platform.
Best for: Ghost suits independent publishers and creators who want ownership and zero revenue share. Kajabi fits course creators, coaches, community builders with established businesses.