Inkwell vs Ghost
Inkwell vs Ghost — hosted simplicity vs self-hosted platform.
Ghost is a powerful open-source publishing platform — themes, memberships, staff accounts, custom integrations. Inkwell is smaller on purpose: a single writer, a single newsletter, no servers to babysit.
Side by side
| Feature | Inkwell | Ghost |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting to manage | None | Yes (or $9-$249/mo hosted) |
| Themes & templates | One tasteful default | Marketplace |
| Markdown-first | Yes | Yes |
| Free tier | Unlimited subs, free forever | 14-day trial |
| Public API | Included on Pro | Yes |
| Custom domain | Free | Included |
Who Inkwell is for
Inkwell is for writers who want Ghost's writer-first spirit without the platform complexity.
Switching from Ghost
Export from Ghost Admin as CSV, import to Inkwell, and republish issues from your archive.
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