Kajabi vs Ghost
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Online Course Platforms (2026) and The 11 Best CMS Platforms for Small Business (2026). Last verified June 9, 2026.
The short answer
Kajabi ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #7) for Creators selling online courses / Small business owners choosing a content management system. The best all-in-one platform, combining powerful marketing automation with a premium course and community experience.
At a glance
| Kajabi | Ghost | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / The 11 Best Online Course Platforms (2026) | #7 / The 11 Best CMS Platforms for Small Business (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.2 | 7.9 |
| Best for | All-in-one marketing & course hub | Best for publishers and newsletters |
| Pricing | $$$ ($149 to $399/mo) | $$ ($9 to $199/mo) |
| HQ | Irvine, USA | Singapore |
| Founded | 2010 | 2013 |
Kajabi
The best all-in-one platform, combining powerful marketing automation with a premium course and community experience.
kajabi.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Online Course Platforms (2026)
Ghost
A clean, fast platform built for newsletters and memberships.
ghost.orgSee full entry in The 11 Best CMS Platforms for Small Business (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.