Framer vs Ghost

Full side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, and use cases to help you pick the right tool.

Bottom line: Ghost is both cheaper and competitive - a strong pick for most teams.

Framer

Design-to-website tool for building production-ready sites visually

4.6 / 5From $10/mo
Ghost

Open-source publishing platform for newsletters and membership sites

4.4 / 5From $9/mo

Pricing Comparison

PlanFramerGhost
FreeYesNo
Starter$10/mo$9/mo
Pro$20/mo$25/mo
EnterpriseCustomCustom

Ghost is cheaper at the Starter tier ($9/mo vs $10/mo).

Feature Matrix

FeatureFramerGhost
Visual website builderYes-
CMS for contentYes-
AI layout generationYes-
Custom code componentsYes-
Animations and interactionsYes-
Newsletter publishing-Yes
Membership and subscriptions-Yes
0% transaction fees-Yes
SEO-optimized-Yes
Self-hosting option-Yes

When to Choose Each

Choose Framer if you need...

  • +Best design-to-web tool
  • +Beautiful animations out of box
  • +Fast hosting
DesignersStartupsFreelancersAgencies

Choose Ghost if you need...

  • +No revenue cut
  • +Clean writing experience
  • +Great SEO
  • +Self-host option
Content CreatorsSolopreneursFreelancers

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Framer or Ghost?

Framer scores higher in our review (4.6/5 vs 4.4/5). However, Ghost may be a better fit depending on your specific needs and budget.

Is Framer cheaper than Ghost?

Yes, Ghost is cheaper at the Starter tier ($9/mo).

What is the difference between Framer and Ghost?

Framer focuses on visual website builder and cms for content, while Ghost emphasizes newsletter publishing and membership and subscriptions. Framer is best for Designerss, Startupss, Freelancerss, Agenciess, while Ghost suits Content Creatorss, Solopreneurss, Freelancerss.

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