Memberful vs Ghost
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Membership Site Software. Last verified June 13, 2026.
The short answer
Memberful ranks higher on Top 11 (#6 vs #11) for Creators running paid membership communities. The best tool for adding a payment and access layer to an existing website.
At a glance
| Memberful | Ghost | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #6 / The 11 Best Membership Site Software | #11 / The 11 Best Membership Site Software |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.1 | 7.1 |
| Best for | Add memberships to any site | Publishing platform with memberships |
| Pricing | $ ($0 to $100/mo + fees) | $ ($11 to $249/mo) |
| HQ | Remote | Singapore |
| Founded | 2013 | 2013 |
Ghost
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.