Ghost vs Thinkific
Side-by-side comparison on fees, payouts, monetization, and audience ownership.
Ghost vs Thinkific: which one wins?
Ghost charges from $9/mo (monthly subscription) versus Thinkific at from $36/mo (monthly, 0% on Thinkific Payments).
On payout speed, Ghost pays instant while Thinkific pays weekly. For creators where cashflow matters, the faster cadence usually wins.
For audience ownership, Ghost offers full access email export and Thinkific offers full access (thinkific email with automation). 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. Thinkific fits course creators who want predictable monthly pricing and native payments.