Ghost vs Kit
Side-by-side comparison on fees, payouts, monetization, and audience ownership.
Platform fee
from $9/mo · monthly subscription
from $29/mo · monthly subscription
Payout speed
instant
instant
Minimum payout
$0
$0
Countries
Stripe-supported
Stripe-supported
Email list export
Full access
Full access
Custom domain
Yes
Yes
Community features
Comments, paid tiers, member signups
Creator Network, paid recommendations, tagging
Best for
Independent publishers and creators who want ownership and zero revenue share
Established creators selling digital products alongside newsletters
Ghost vs Kit: which one wins?
Ghost charges from $9/mo (monthly subscription) versus Kit at from $29/mo (monthly subscription).
On payout speed, Ghost pays instant while Kit pays instant. No difference here.
For audience ownership, Ghost offers full access email export and Kit offers full access. 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. Kit fits established creators selling digital products alongside newsletters.