Which is cheaper, Ghost or Outline?

Outline is 1.8x cheaper than Ghost. Ghost starts at $0/mo, Outline starts at $10/mo.

Does Ghost have a free tier?

Yes, Ghost offers a free tier with .

Ghost has moderate switching cost. Outline has moderate switching cost. Both have similar switching complexity.

Cms

Ghost

Open-source publishing platform for blogs, newsletters, and memberships

Switching Cost: moderate

Outline

← More affordable

Open-source knowledge base and wiki with real-time collaboration, SSO, and 20+ integrations

Switching Cost: moderate

The pricing gap between Outline and Ghost runs about 1.8x — significant consideration for scaling.

The free tier advantage goes to Ghost, which offers a no-cost entry point that Outline lacks.

Ghost stands out for teams needing a free tier — zero upfront costs for prototyping and testing is a genuine advantage.

Ghost stands out for teams needing a free tier — zero upfront costs for prototyping and testing is a genuine advantage.

Price Difference

1.8x

Outline is cheaper by $8/mo

Free Tier

Ghost

Has a free tier option