# Ghost: what AI models say (September 2026)

Source: Memetik Index, https://www.memetik.ai/vendors/ghost
Website: https://ghost.org

Ghost was named in 48 of 50 AI answers across 1 category. Best position: Newsletter platforms, 96% answer share, ranked #3, named first in 6%.

## What Ghost is

Ghost is an open-source publishing platform for professional publishers, including independent journalists and writers. It supports website creation, content publishing, newsletters and paid subscriptions. Ghost(Pro) plans start at $30 USD a month when billed yearly, with Custom pricing for complex needs.

Users can build a website by changing design settings or applying custom themes, then publish posts and distribute them by email newsletter. Signup forms convert visitors into members on free or paid subscriptions. Ghost supports audience segmentation, engagement analytics and promotional offers for subscribers.

Pricing: Ghost(Pro) has monthly plans billed yearly, starting at $30 USD per month for Starter, with Custom pricing for complex needs.
Founded: 2013
(From Ghost's own website, read 2026-09-02.)

## By category

| Category | Rank | Answer share | Named first | Models |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newsletter platforms (https://www.memetik.ai/index/newsletter-platforms) | #3 of 10 | 96% | 6% | GPT-5.6 Sol, ChatGPT, GPT-5.6 Luna, Claude Opus 5, Claude, Claude Fable 5, Gemini, Gemini 3.5 Flash, Perplexity, Sonar Reasoning Pro |

## What the models said

> "Choose Ghost if you already have an audience, expect to make over $500/month, and want custom design + 0% platform fees."
> — Gemini, Newsletter platforms

> "Choose self-hosted Ghost only if you are comfortable managing hosting, updates, backups, and a bulk-email provider."
> — ChatGPT, Newsletter platforms

> "Choose Ghost if you want: your own publication website, 0% platform fees, a more ownership-focused setup."
> — Perplexity, Newsletter platforms

> "Choose Ghost if you want a beautiful, professional, independent website with a built-in paywall, and you value complete design freedom."
> — Gemini 3.5 Flash, Newsletter platforms