Ghost vs Mighty Networks

Side-by-side comparison on fees, payouts, monetization, and audience ownership.

Ghost
newsletter
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Mighty Networks
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Platform fee
from $9/mo · monthly subscription
$41/mo + 3% · monthly subscription plus transaction fee
Payout speed
instant
weekly
Minimum payout
$0
Stripe default
Countries
Stripe-supported
Wherever Stripe operates
Email list export
Full access
Full access
Custom domain
Yes
Yes (custom domain on paid plans)
Community features
Comments, paid tiers, member signups
Spaces, live streaming, events, DMs, AI Co-Host
Best for
Independent publishers and creators who want ownership and zero revenue share
Course creators and coaches wanting community plus cohort learning with a branded mobile app

Ghost vs Mighty Networks: which one wins?

Ghost charges from $9/mo (monthly subscription) versus Mighty Networks at $41/mo + 3% (monthly subscription plus transaction fee).

On payout speed, Ghost pays instant while Mighty Networks pays weekly. For creators where cashflow matters, the faster cadence usually wins.

For audience ownership, Ghost offers full access email export and Mighty Networks 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. Mighty Networks fits course creators and coaches wanting community plus cohort learning with a branded mobile app.

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