--- description: Detailed reviews on Ghost based on features, pricing, usability, and ratings. Get a quick overview advantages and disadvantages. Compare Ghost with similar products. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: Ghost Reviews, Prices & Ratings | GetApp Canada 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Blog Software](/directory/1093/blog/software) > [Ghost](/software/2060065/ghost) # Ghost Canonical: https://www.getapp.ca/software/2060065/ghost Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2060065/ghost?page=2) > Ghost is a free open source blogging platform that enables businesses to launch their websites or utilize the content management system (CMS) to create an online presence without the need to rely on technical knowledge. It helps bloggers, journalists, YouTubers and podcasters to share their work with the world. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 53 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 53 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Ghost - **Location**: London, UK ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Per Feature (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200 - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United Kingdom ## Features - Collaboration Tools - Content Management System (CMS) Software - Reporting/Analytics - SEO Management ## Support Options - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base Software ## Category - [Blog Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/1093/blog/software) ## Related Categories - [Blog Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/1093/blog/software) - [Headless CMS Platform Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/2027/headless-cms-platform/software) - [Web Content Management Systems](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/3826/web-content-management/software) ## Alternatives 1. [WordPress](https://www.getapp.ca/software/1657/wordpress) — 4.6/5 (14998 reviews) 2. [Jasper](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2061966/jasper) — 4.8/5 (1855 reviews) 3. [Wix](https://www.getapp.ca/software/90955/wix) — 4.4/5 (10792 reviews) 4. [Squarespace](https://www.getapp.ca/software/91132/squarespace) — 4.6/5 (3430 reviews) 5. [Elementor](https://www.getapp.ca/software/240883/elementor) — 4.6/5 (908 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Easy Headless CMS" — 5.0/5 > **Kate** | *March 7, 2022* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: It's typically pretty intuitive to add your content and there are lots of built-in features for distribution as well. It makes it super easy to manage a blog. > > **Cons**: Some of the formatting is hard to fix if you copy and paste from another source. You can add HTML, but there's not a blanket HTML editor where you can fix any errors that you may have accidentally copied in. ----- ### "Long time WP user switching to Ghost" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *February 9, 2020* | Legal Services | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Ghost is what Wordpress used to be in the old days. When blogging was a big part of the Word.. processing platform. Now it has become like a swiss army knife trying to be so many things at the same time that it has become a burden to use for simple blog posting. So, that is why we switched to Ghost as its ease of use and interactivity is a welcoming sight\! > > **Cons**: Features\! Not trying to be a douche here... I know memberships is an awesome feature but the lack of a clap/liking system and social sign up/login are a really bummer here. The users are the most important part of a blogging site and these features would add a lot to their experience. So with the addition of memberships the user has to pay for premium content but at the same time has no way of liking the content making sure that the content creator knows if it is likeable. My $2 cents. > > My overall experience has been good. As I said before, I come from Wordpress and it is a welcoming sight with its UI style and ease of use\! ----- ### "Ghost" — 5.0/5 > **John** | *February 4, 2020* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10 > > **Pros**: Ghost offers a simplified way of imaging and has been reliable. > > **Cons**: I don't have the option to take snap-shots. > > UEFI has been an issue at times when using Ghost. ----- ### "Ghost has streamlined my podcasting, broadcasting, publishing businesss." — 5.0/5 > **tim** | *April 23, 2021* | Entertainment | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: As the host of Infinite Plane Radio, I rely on an ability to sendout live-stream notifications. This is feature makes it easy to get members to opt-in to my websites. The issue has been, what is the optimal membership management website? Previously, I used a popular email-service and a popular site for patrons to support creators. Ghost.io does the function of BOTH of these. In fact, it does so better. The ease of use is unparalleled. The transition from my previous business to this one was under 24 hours. It's also very helpful that Ghost.io auto-integrates all of my podcast players. Finally, it allows you to separate mailing lists from paid and the unpaid members. This feature is very helpful when your objective is to convert more into sales. You can send 'complimentary' notifications and newsletters, etc. Overall, I think it's a great site. If you import your pre-existing email lists, you might wind up paying the premium sooner, however, the features makes it easy to afford the month fee. Finally, there is no cut taken from your subscriptions, so that premium payment is more than compensated for all around. Tim Ozman, Infinite Plane Radio Ghost has streamlined my podcasting, broadcasting, publishing businesss. > > **Cons**: This site is great for membership-based businesses with newsletters. It may not entirely replace all the functions you get from your blogging sites. However, you can get custom integrations, so if it's not already built, chances are you can get it done. > > So far, I've increased newsletter readership, live-stream attendance, and revenue in this first month, ----- ### "Blogging is a Form of Creative Expression" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *October 28, 2018* | Entertainment | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: We use this software called Ghost which is so easy to use. You just write, preview and publish what you wrote. I try to keep my articles to 1500 words or less so people don’t get tired of reading them. I also enjoy reading what the other employees are doing. Ghost is a great online outlet that can reach out to a lot of people. > > **Cons**: The program sometimes freezes or lags when I’m using it. It only happened twice, but I haven’t encountered any problems lately, but I also don’t use it very often so I can’t say much. ----- Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2060065/ghost?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2060065/ghost) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | ----- ## Structured Data