MemberPress vs Ghost
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Membership Site Software (2026) and The 11 Best CMS Platforms for Small Business (2026). Last verified June 13, 2026.
The short answer
MemberPress ranks higher on Top 11 (#4 vs #7) for Creators running paid membership communities / Small business owners choosing a content management system. The most powerful and flexible membership plugin for WordPress, offering total control.
At a glance
| MemberPress | Ghost | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #4 / The 11 Best Membership Site Software (2026) | #7 / The 11 Best CMS Platforms for Small Business (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.6 | 7.9 |
| Best for | Best WordPress membership plugin | Best for publishers and newsletters |
| Pricing | $ ($179 to $399/yr) | $$ ($9 to $199/mo) |
| HQ | South Jordan, USA | Singapore |
| Founded | 2013 | 2013 |
MemberPress
The most powerful and flexible membership plugin for WordPress, offering total control.
memberpress.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Membership Site Software (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.