Wild Apricot 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 #10) 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
| Wild Apricot | Ghost | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #10 / The 11 Best Membership Site Software (2026) | #7 / The 11 Best CMS Platforms for Small Business (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 7.3 | 7.9 |
| Best for | For clubs and associations | Best for publishers and newsletters |
| Pricing | $$ ($60 to $900/mo) | $$ ($9 to $199/mo) |
| HQ | Toronto, Canada | Singapore |
| Founded | 2006 | 2013 |
Wild Apricot
A member management system built for formal organizations like non-profits and clubs.
www.wildapricot.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.