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Ghost pricing for 5,000 subscribers (2026)
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Short answer
- Basic newsletter: Publisher at $75/mo on monthly billing, or $63/mo ($756/yr) billed yearly.
- With automations: not available in our verified data (Starter: no automations).
- Paid newsletter (250 pay $8/mo): $222/mo all-in on Publisher (plan $75 + Ghost cut $0 + est. card fees $133 + Stripe Billing $14).
Every Ghost plan at 5,000 subscribers
| Plan | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Starter own domain, no platform branding | custom pricing | — |
| Publisher own domain, no platform branding, paid subscriptions | $75 | $63/mo ($756/yr) |
| Business own domain, no platform branding, paid subscriptions | $239 | $199/mo ($2,388/yr) |
Price for the tier that covers 5,000 subscribers. "not verified" = the official pricing pages don't say. Full tier tables: Ghost pricing.
Worth knowing at 5,000 subscribers
- Basic newsletter: this Publisher price covers up to 5,000 subscribers (you are at the top of this tier). At 5,001 the cheapest Ghost option becomes Publisher at $95/mo (+$20).
- Publisher: Paid subscriptions, custom themes, custom sending domain, Zapier/n8n/webhooks. No native drip-automation builder listed on the pricing page. Automations: no drip/automation builder is listed on Ghost's pricing page, so the calculator treats it as unavailable.
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Cheaper than Ghost at 5,000 subscribers?
- Basic newsletter: Kit Free $0/mo · Substack Free + 10% of paid revenue $0/mo · Buttondown Paid (usage-based) $29/mo (Ghost: $75/mo)
- With automations: Buttondown Paid (usage-based) $29/mo · EmailOctopus Pro $31.50/mo · Brevo Starter $32/mo (limited)
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FAQ
How much does Ghost cost for 5,000 subscribers?
The cheapest option is Publisher at $75/mo on monthly billing or $63/mo billed yearly. Prices verified 2026-10-20 on Ghost's official pricing page.
Is Ghost free for 5,000 subscribers?
No. Ghost has no free plan.
What does a paid newsletter on Ghost cost at 5,000 subscribers?
With 250 paying $8/mo ($2,000 revenue): $222/mo in total on Publisher (plan $75 + Ghost cut $0 + est. card fees $133 + Stripe Billing $14).
What is cheaper than Ghost at 5,000 subscribers?
Basic newsletter: Kit Free $0/mo, Substack Free + 10% of paid revenue $0/mo, Buttondown Paid (usage-based) $29/mo. With automations: Buttondown Paid (usage-based) $29/mo, EmailOctopus Pro $31.50/mo, Brevo Starter $32/mo. Monthly billing.
Sources
- Ghost pricing (checked 2026-10-20)
- Ghost: paid subscriptions
- Stripe pricing (card-fee estimate)
- Stripe Billing pricing (0.7% on recurring payments)
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