Ghost vs. beehiiv

No. Export your subscribers from Ghost and import directly into beehiiv. We've migrated lists of 500,000+ subscribers without losing a single contact.

Ghost content can be exported and imported into beehiiv. Our built-in content import tool handles the migration in just a few clicks.

DNS propagation typically completes in 24-48 hours. We provide step-by-step documentation for all major registrars.

Yes. Ghost themes don't transfer directly, but beehiiv includes a built-in website builder and a full library of ready-to-use templates.

Yes. You can transfer your paid memberships by migrating your subscribers from Ghost to beehiiv. You’ll just need to re-set up payments and plans in beehiiv.

All plans include documentation, guided setup, and email support. Max and Enterprise plans add priority support and dedicated account managers, respectively.

No. beehiiv is a managed platform with no self-hosting option. If full server control and open-source flexibility matter most, Ghost offers that. beehiiv focuses on making newsletter growth and monetization accessible, without a full DevOps team.

At 10K subscribers, Ghost is $88/month vs beehiiv at $96/month. At 100K subscribers, Ghost is $274/month vs beehiiv at $290/month. beehiiv has a free plan, while Ghost only offers a 14-day trial.

Yes. beehiiv offers a free plan with 2,500 subscribers and unlimited sends. Ghost has no free plan, just a 14-day trial. After that, you start paying from day one.

Yes. Both platforms offer 0% platform fees on paid subscriptions. You only pay Stripe processing fees.

Yes. beehiiv's integrated ad network connects publishers with premium advertisers who pay to sponsor your newsletter.

beehiiv includes built-in referral programs, a recommendation network for cross-promotion, and paid recommendations for paid subscriber acquisition. Ghost offers native analytics, member growth tracking, SEO tools, and membership tiers, but no native newsletter-specific growth tools, such as a referral program.

Ghost offers deeper customization with full theme control, custom code (HTML/CSS/JS), and open-source flexibility for unique branding. beehiiv's customization is more accessible with no coding required and built-in design tools for newsletters and web pages. Ghost is better for total design ownership. beehiiv is better for a quick, streamlined setup.

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