Quick verdict
Ghost is a solid choice for developers who want a self-hosted headless CMS. Fluxeta wins on AI writing tools, multi-site management, and built-in monetisation without needing third-party plugins.
Feature comparison
Ghost Pro starts at $9/mo (Starter). No AI writing tools included. Self-hosted is free.
| Feature | Fluxeta | Ghost |
|---|---|---|
| AI Writing Tools | ✓ | ✗ |
| Newsletter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paid Memberships | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trials on any tier | ✓ | ✓ |
| Annual-billing % discount | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Free tier (email pre-paywall) | ✓ | Manual setup |
| Locked-post preview with tier chip | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tip Jar embeddable widget | ✓ | ✗ |
| Multi-site from one login | ✓ | ✗ |
| Headless / REST API | ✓ | ✓ |
| Content Calendar | ✓ | ✗ |
| A/B Testing | ✓ | ✗ |
| White-label | ✓ | ✗ |
| SSO / SAML | ✓ | ✗ |
| Approval Workflows | ✓ | ✗ |
| INR billing (Razorpay) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Free plan | ✓ | 14-day trial |
Data sourced from each product's public pricing and features pages. Last verified April 2026.
When to stick with Ghost
Stick with Ghost if you need a battle-tested self-hosted solution and are comfortable managing your own server.