MailerLite vs Ghost
Ghost costs less at 4 of the 8 list sizes we priced.
At 5,000 subscribers
MailerLiteCheaper
$49/mo
Comfort plan at 5,000 subscribers.
Free planUp to 250
Paid newslettersNot published
At every list size
✓ marks the lower monthly price.
| Your newsletter | MailerLite | Ghost |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 subscribers | $19 | $18 |
| 5,000 subscribers | $49 | $74 |
| 10,000 subscribers | $89 | $105 |
| 25,000 subscribers | $179 | $166 |
| 50,000 subscribers | $319 | $245 |
| 100,000 subscribers | $439 | $327 |
| 5,000 subscribers · 250 paying $8/mo | not published | $74 |
| 25,000 subscribers · 1,500 paying $8/mo | not published | $166 |
Free newsletter rows assume no paid subscribers. Paid rows add each platform's fee on paid revenue; card processing fees are excluded.
Which one to pick
Choose MailerLite if
The cheapest general email tool at most list sizes; it is built for email marketing more than for paid newsletters.
Choose Ghost if
Open-source and fee-free on paid subscriptions: the best value for paid newsletters at mid-size lists.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, MailerLite or Ghost?
Ghost costs less at 4 of the 8 list sizes we priced.
Does MailerLite have a free plan?
Yes. The Free plan costs $0: up to 250 subscribers; 2,500 emails a month.
Does Ghost have a free plan?
No. The cheapest plan is Starter at $18 a month (Up to 1,000 members; no paid subscriptions).