Ghost vs Duda
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best CMS Platforms for Small Business. Last verified June 17, 2026.
The short answer
Ghost ranks higher on Top 11 (#7 vs #8) for Small business owners choosing a content management system. A clean, fast platform built for newsletters and memberships.
At a glance
| Ghost | Duda | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #7 / The 11 Best CMS Platforms for Small Business | #8 / The 11 Best CMS Platforms for Small Business |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 7.9 | 7.7 |
| Best for | Best for publishers and newsletters | Best for agency collaboration |
| Pricing | $$ ($9 to $199/mo) | $$ ($19 to $149/mo) |
| HQ | Singapore | Palo Alto, USA |
| Founded | 2013 | 2009 |
Ghost
A clean, fast platform built for newsletters and memberships.
ghost.orgSee full entry in The 11 Best CMS Platforms for Small Business
Duda
Strong team collaboration and client management tools.
www.duda.coSee full entry in The 11 Best CMS Platforms for Small Business
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.