Ghost vs Neon
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.
Pricing Comparison
| Plan | Ghost | Neon |
|---|---|---|
| Free | No | Yes |
| Starter | $9/mo | $19/mo |
| Pro | $25/mo | - |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom |
Ghost is cheaper at the Starter tier ($9/mo vs $19/mo).
Feature Matrix
| Feature | Ghost | Neon |
|---|---|---|
| Newsletter publishing | Yes | - |
| Membership and subscriptions | Yes | - |
| 0% transaction fees | Yes | - |
| SEO-optimized | Yes | - |
| Self-hosting option | Yes | - |
| Serverless Postgres | - | Yes |
| Database branching | - | Yes |
| Autoscaling to zero | - | Yes |
| Point-in-time restore | - | Yes |
| Read replicas | - | Yes |
When to Choose Each
Choose Ghost if you need...
- +No revenue cut
- +Clean writing experience
- +Great SEO
- +Self-host option
Choose Neon if you need...
- +Scales to zero cost
- +Database branching is a game-changer
- +Fast cold starts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Ghost or Neon?
Neon 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 Neon?
Yes, Ghost is cheaper at the Starter tier ($9/mo).
What is the difference between Ghost and Neon?
Ghost focuses on newsletter publishing and membership and subscriptions, while Neon emphasizes serverless postgres and database branching. Ghost is best for Content Creatorss, Solopreneurss, Freelancerss, while Neon suits Developerss, Startupss, Founderss.
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