Mighty Networks 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
Mighty Networks ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #7) for Creators running paid membership communities / Small business owners choosing a content management system. The best all-in-one platform with deep community features, courses, and live events built-in.
At a glance
| Mighty Networks | Ghost | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / The 11 Best Membership Site Software (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 community platform | Best for publishers and newsletters |
| Pricing | $$ ($41 to $299+/mo) | $$ ($9 to $199/mo) |
| HQ | Palo Alto, USA | Singapore |
| Founded | 2017 | 2013 |
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)
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.