Ghost
Messaging & Communication
Content & Learning
Membership & PaymentsEmail & Newsletter PlatformsContent ManagementMembership ManagementSubscription & Recurring BillingfreemiumGhost is an open source publishing platform that community builders use to create professional newsletters, member-only content, and subscription-based communities. The platform offers built-in membership management with free and paid tiers, native email newsletter delivery, and audience segmentation tools that help community leaders grow and monetize their engaged audiences. With rich media support and advanced analytics, Ghost enables community builders to publish content that drives member engagement and retention while maintaining full control over their brand and member data.
Used by Organizations
404 Media
Tangle
Platformer
The Lever
Gone With The Wynns
Creator Science
Jeff Su
Product Marketing Alliance
Bankless
The Pragmatic EngineerFounded
2013
Team Size
121
10%
Funding
CROWDFUNDING
$0.3M total
Monthly Traffic
549,600
14%
Key Features
- •Built-in membership management
- •Native email newsletters
- •Subscription billing integration
- •Rich media publishing
- •Audience analytics
Use Cases
Community Newsletter Publishing
Create and send regular newsletters to community members with automated delivery, audience segmentation, and engagement analytics
Member-Only Content
Publish exclusive content for paying community members with built-in paywall and subscription management
Community Monetization
Set up free and paid membership tiers with promotional offers to generate revenue from community content
Content-Driven Community Growth
Use high-quality published content to attract new members and convert anonymous visitors into engaged community participants
Brand-Controlled Publishing
Maintain full control over community brand and member data while building an independent publishing presence outside social platforms
Target Users
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