Paragraph vs Ghost
Both sit in newsletters & publishing. Here is how they differ on the things you can actually check.
On price: Paragraph starts $2 a month cheaper than Ghost ($16 against $18, 11% less) on its Starter tier. Both figures were read from the vendors' own pricing pages on the dates shown below.
Paragraph
paragraph.com
A writing and distribution platform that sends each post to subscribers by email and keeps a public web archive, positioned around startup media rather than personal blogging.
Ghost
ghost.org
Independent publishing platform with newsletters, paid memberships and a proper CMS. Self-host free or use Ghost(Pro).
| Paragraph | Ghost | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $16/mo | $18/mo |
| Entry plan | Starter | Starter |
| Paid annually | $16/mo | $18/mo |
| Price checked | 19 Aug 2026 | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Pricing model | Free plan | Free trial |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Category | Newsletters & Publishing | Newsletters & Publishing |
| Around since | — | 2013 |
Every price here was read from the vendor's own pricing page, most recently on 19 Aug 2026. Entry tier only — vendors change pricing without notice.