Ghost vs Mighty Networks
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best CMS Platforms for Small Business (2026) and The 11 Best Membership Site Software (2026). Last verified June 17, 2026.
The short answer
Mighty Networks ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #7) for Small business owners choosing a content management system / Creators running paid membership communities. The best all-in-one platform with deep community features, courses, and live events built-in.
At a glance
| Ghost | Mighty Networks | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #7 / The 11 Best CMS Platforms for Small Business (2026) | #1 / The 11 Best Membership Site Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 7.9 | 9.2 |
| Best for | Best for publishers and newsletters | All-in-one community platform |
| Pricing | $$ ($9 to $199/mo) | $$ ($41 to $299+/mo) |
| HQ | Singapore | Palo Alto, USA |
| Founded | 2013 | 2017 |
Ghost
A clean, fast platform built for newsletters and memberships.
ghost.orgSee full entry in The 11 Best CMS Platforms for Small Business (2026)
Mighty Networks
The best all-in-one platform with deep community features, courses, and live events built-in.
www.mightynetworks.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Membership Site Software (2026)
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