Ghost vs Teachable
Side-by-side comparison on fees, payouts, monetization, and audience ownership.
Ghost vs Teachable: which one wins?
Ghost charges from $9/mo (monthly subscription) versus Teachable at from $29/mo (monthly + up to 7.5% on Starter).
On payout speed, Ghost pays instant while Teachable pays weekly. For creators where cashflow matters, the faster cadence usually wins.
For audience ownership, Ghost offers full access email export and Teachable offers limited (built-in from builder plan up). 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. Teachable fits course creators who want a proven all-in-one with flexible pricing tiers.