The open-source CMS for newsletters and memberships. Write, publish, and monetize — no algorithm in the middle.
Ghost is an open-source publishing platform built for newsletters and membership sites. One clean editor publishes to the web and email at once, with Stripe-connected paid tiers, gated content, and a member portal out of the box. No ad network, no algorithmic feed — just you and your audience.
Who it's for: Writers, creators, and small media teams who want to own their audience and monetize directly.
Publish to web and email from one editor; paid subscriptions built in.
Stripe-connected paid tiers, gated content, and a member portal out of the box.
Distraction-free writing with live preview and built-in SEO controls.
Self-host for free or use Ghost(Pro); full JSON API and theme system.
Ghost is the best home for a serious newsletter or membership site in 2026. It's open, fast, and owns its monetization story end to end. If you're building an audience you plan to keep, start here rather than a walled-garden platform.