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Ghost Pro vs. Squarespace Personal
pricing checked June 2026
Cheaper start
$9/mo
Open-source publishing platform with memberships, newsletters, and Stripe.
- Best for: creators bundling blog + paid newsletter
- Model: flat
Compare
$16/mo
Polished templates and CMS
- Best for: Brands and portfolios
- Model: flat
Pricing math
Ghost Pro is 44% cheaper than Squarespace Personal on starting plans — roughly $7/mo · $84/yr per seat.
Formula: monthly = pricier − cheaper · percent = round((monthly / pricier) × 100) · annual = monthly × 12
Verdict
Pick Ghost Pro if you're creators bundling blog + paid newsletter. Pick Squarespace Personal if you're brands and portfolios.
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Caveats
- Ghost Pro: No comments by default; theming requires Handlebars
- Squarespace Personal: Less flexible than Webflow
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Prices change often — verify on the vendor's site before switching.