MemberSpace 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
Ghost ranks higher on Top 11 (#7 vs #9) for Creators running paid membership communities / Small business owners choosing a content management system. A clean, fast platform built for newsletters and memberships.
At a glance
| MemberSpace | Ghost | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #9 / The 11 Best Membership Site Software (2026) | #7 / The 11 Best CMS Platforms for Small Business (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 7.5 | 7.9 |
| Best for | Memberships for Squarespace/Webflow | Best for publishers and newsletters |
| Pricing | $ ($29 to $299/mo) | $$ ($9 to $199/mo) |
| HQ | Remote | Singapore |
| Founded | 2015 | 2013 |
MemberSpace
The go-to tool for adding member paywalls to platforms like Squarespace and Webflow.
www.memberspace.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.