Kajabi vs Ghost
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Online Course Platforms and The 11 Best Membership Site Software. Last verified June 9, 2026.
The short answer
Kajabi ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #11) for Creators selling online courses / Creators running paid membership communities. The best all-in-one platform, combining powerful marketing automation with a premium course and community experience.
At a glance
| Kajabi | Ghost | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / The 11 Best Online Course Platforms | #11 / The 11 Best Membership Site Software |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.2 | 7.1 |
| Best for | All-in-one marketing & course hub | Publishing platform with memberships |
| Pricing | $$$ ($149 to $399/mo) | $ ($11 to $249/mo) |
| HQ | Irvine, USA | Singapore |
| Founded | 2010 | 2013 |
Kajabi
The best all-in-one platform, combining powerful marketing automation with a premium course and community experience.
kajabi.comGhost
A publishing-first platform for writers to monetize blogs and newsletters with memberships.
ghost.orgMethodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.