Don’t just take our word for it—see how Ghost performs in the hands of real users.
“Bare Bones Website Software ”
Ghost is easy to use and great for blogging, but lacks plugin support and deeper customization. I switched to WordPress for more control.
Skyler R. (Trustindex)
“Much promised ghost features remain spectres”
After 4 years, I’m still waiting on promised features. Upgrading is difficult, and the admin interface lacks key functionality.
Dennis B. (Trustindex)
“A Terrible Way To Have A Website ”
Themes don’t work, support is absent, and design options are extremely limited. I regret switching from WordPress.
Stephen F. (Trustpilot)
“Disappointing Experience with Ghost”
Billing policies are unclear, and support was slow. A refund was offered, but not for unused services. Customer care needs improvement.
Chase F. (Trustpilot)
“Poor customer service – expensive – difficult to import content ”
My content was deleted after the trial without warning. Importing from WordPress was a nightmare, and editing is restricted to HTML.
Scott (Trustpilot)
“Horrible user interface”
One of the least user-friendly CMS platforms I’ve used.
Jason D. (Trustpilot)
“Love this CMS”
It’s intuitive and simple—perfect for writing-focused creators.
Giorgia (Trustpilot)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ghost and who is it for?
Ghost is a professional publishing platform designed for independent writers, journalists, and creators who want to build a content-driven business. It supports blogs, newsletters, and paid memberships
Can I monetize my content with Ghost?
Yes! Ghost offers built-in tools for paid subscriptions, memberships, and offers/promotions. You can create free or premium tiers and manage payments through Stripe
Is Ghost open source?
Absolutely. Ghost is open source and funded entirely by its users. You can self-host it or use their managed hosting service
Does Ghost support email newsletters?
Yes. You can publish content directly to your site and send it as email newsletters. It includes segmentation and automation features to target different audience groups
What integrations are available with Ghost?
Ghost integrates with a wide range of tools including Mailchimp, Stripe, YouTube, Unsplash, Buffer, Airtable, and more. These help extend functionality for marketing, analytics, and content creation
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