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beehiiv vs Ghost
beehiiv and Ghost are both creator platforms. Fees — beehiiv: 0% fee on paid subscriptions. Ghost: 0% platform fee - keep 100% minus Stripe fees.
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Key differences
- Fees — beehiiv: 0% fee on paid subscriptions. Ghost: 0% platform fee - keep 100% minus Stripe fees.
- Both pay out via Stripe. Only beehiiv offers Bank transfer.
- Ghost is the older platform — founded in 2013, 8 years before beehiiv (2021).
- beehiiv is based in United States, Ghost in Singapore.
Which should you choose?
Choose beehiiv if…
- You want to withdraw via Bank transfer.
Choose Ghost if…
- You prefer a long track record (since 2013).
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| Type | Creator platforms like Patreon | Creator platforms like Patreon |
| Category | Creator Economy | Creator Economy |
| Vetted | No | No |
| Work from home | Yes | Yes |
| Fees | 0% fee on paid subscriptions | 0% platform fee - keep 100% minus Stripe fees |
| Withdraw via | Stripe, Bank transfer | Stripe |
| Availability | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Founded | 2021 | 2013 |
| Headquarters | New York, United States | Singapore |
| Popularity | 55 views · 0 likes | 38 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, beehiiv or Ghost?
beehiiv: 0% fee on paid subscriptions. Ghost: 0% platform fee - keep 100% minus Stripe fees.
Where are beehiiv and Ghost available?
beehiiv: Worldwide. Ghost: Worldwide.