Ghost vs Vimeo OTT
Side-by-side comparison on fees, payouts, monetization, and audience ownership.
Platform fee
from $9/mo · monthly subscription
$1/sub + ~10% · per transaction on TVOD
Payout speed
instant
monthly
Minimum payout
$0
NEEDS REVIEW
Countries
Stripe-supported
Global, multiple currencies
Email list export
Full access
Full access
Custom domain
Yes
Yes
Community features
Comments, paid tiers, member signups
Limited native community; integrations with email and CRM tools
Best for
Independent publishers and creators who want ownership and zero revenue share
Studios and niche video brands launching their own subscription or rental service
Ghost vs Vimeo OTT: which one wins?
Ghost charges from $9/mo (monthly subscription) versus Vimeo OTT at $1/sub + ~10% (per transaction on TVOD).
On payout speed, Ghost pays instant while Vimeo OTT pays monthly. For creators where cashflow matters, the faster cadence usually wins.
For audience ownership, Ghost offers full access email export and Vimeo OTT 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. Vimeo OTT fits studios and niche video brands launching their own subscription or rental service.