Ghost vs Make

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

Bottom line: Both tools are competitively priced. Make edges ahead with a 4.6/5 rating.

Ghost

Open-source publishing platform for newsletters and membership sites

4.4 / 5From $9/mo
Make

Visual automation platform with more power and lower cost than Zapier

4.6 / 5From $9/mo

Pricing Comparison

PlanGhostMake
FreeNoYes
Starter$9/mo$9/mo
Pro$25/mo$16/mo
EnterpriseCustomCustom

Both tools are the same price at the Starter tier ($9/mo).

Feature Matrix

FeatureGhostMake
Newsletter publishingYes-
Membership and subscriptionsYes-
0% transaction feesYes-
SEO-optimizedYes-
Self-hosting optionYes-
Visual scenario builder-Yes
1,000+ app integrations-Yes
Advanced data manipulation-Yes
Webhooks-Yes
Error handling-Yes

When to Choose Each

Choose Ghost if you need...

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

Choose Make if you need...

  • +More affordable than Zapier
  • +More powerful data transformations
  • +Visual flow editor
DevelopersAgenciesSolopreneursStartups

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Ghost or Make?

Make 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 Ghost cheaper than Make?

Pricing varies by plan. Ghost starts at $9/mo and Make starts at $9/mo.

What is the difference between Ghost and Make?

Ghost focuses on newsletter publishing and membership and subscriptions, while Make emphasizes visual scenario builder and 1,000+ app integrations. Ghost is best for Content Creatorss, Solopreneurss, Freelancerss, while Make suits Developerss, Agenciess, Solopreneurss, Startupss.

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