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Ghost vs Substack
Ghost and Substack are both creator platforms. Fees — Ghost: 0% platform fee - keep 100% minus Stripe fees. Substack: 10% of paid subscriptions.
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Key differences
- Fees — Ghost: 0% platform fee - keep 100% minus Stripe fees. Substack: 10% of paid subscriptions.
- Both pay out via Stripe.
- Ghost is the older platform — founded in 2013, 4 years before Substack (2017).
- Ghost is based in Singapore, Substack in United States.
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Ghost
An open-source publishing platform run by a non-profit, with built-in paid newsletters and memberships at 0% p…
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Substack
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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% platform fee - keep 100% minus Stripe fees | 10% of paid subscriptions |
| Withdraw via | Stripe | Stripe |
| Availability | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Founded | 2013 | 2017 |
| Headquarters | Singapore | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Popularity | 38 views · 0 likes | 49 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Ghost or Substack?
Ghost: 0% platform fee - keep 100% minus Stripe fees. Substack: 10% of paid subscriptions.
Where are Ghost and Substack available?
Ghost: Worldwide. Substack: Worldwide.