Podia 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
Podia ranks higher on Top 11 (#4 vs #7) for Creators selling online courses / Small business owners choosing a content management system. An elegant, all-in-one platform for selling courses, memberships, and digital downloads with simplicity.
At a glance
| Podia | Ghost | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #4 / The 11 Best Online Course Platforms (2026) | #7 / The 11 Best CMS Platforms for Small Business (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.5 | 7.9 |
| Best for | Best for selling multiple digital products | Best for publishers and newsletters |
| Pricing | $$ ($39 to $199/mo) | $$ ($9 to $199/mo) |
| HQ | New York, USA | Singapore |
| Founded | 2014 | 2013 |
Podia
An elegant, all-in-one platform for selling courses, memberships, and digital downloads with simplicity.
www.podia.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.