Ghost vs Podia
Side-by-side comparison on fees, payouts, monetization, and audience ownership.
Platform fee
from $9/mo · monthly subscription
5% or 0% · of revenue depending on plan
Payout speed
instant
instant
Minimum payout
$0
Stripe default
Countries
Stripe-supported
Wherever Stripe or PayPal operate
Email list export
Full access
Full access (native email marketing included)
Custom domain
Yes
Yes (custom domain on paid plans)
Community features
Comments, paid tiers, member signups
Basic member-only community spaces on Shaker plan
Best for
Independent publishers and creators who want ownership and zero revenue share
Course creators and digital-product sellers who want email marketing bundled in
Ghost vs Podia: which one wins?
Ghost charges from $9/mo (monthly subscription) versus Podia at 5% or 0% (of revenue depending on plan).
On payout speed, Ghost pays instant while Podia pays instant. No difference here.
For audience ownership, Ghost offers full access email export and Podia offers full access (native email marketing included). 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. Podia fits course creators and digital-product sellers who want email marketing bundled in.