Thinkific 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
Thinkific ranks higher on Top 11 (#2 vs #7) for Creators selling online courses / Small business owners choosing a content management system. A top choice for its excellent course builder, site customization, and 0% transaction fees on paid plans.
At a glance
| Thinkific | Ghost | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #2 / The 11 Best Online Course Platforms (2026) | #7 / The 11 Best CMS Platforms for Small Business (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9 | 7.9 |
| Best for | Powerful course builder with no fees | Best for publishers and newsletters |
| Pricing | $$ ($49 to $199/mo) | $$ ($9 to $199/mo) |
| HQ | Vancouver, Canada | Singapore |
| Founded | 2012 | 2013 |
Thinkific
A top choice for its excellent course builder, site customization, and 0% transaction fees on paid plans.
www.thinkific.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.