Squarespace vs Ghost
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
Squarespace ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #7) for Small business owners choosing a content management system. Offers the best-in-class templates for visually focused businesses.
At a glance
| Squarespace | Ghost | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #3 / The 11 Best CMS Platforms for Small Business | #7 / The 11 Best CMS Platforms for Small Business |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.8 | 7.9 |
| Best for | Best for design and creative portfolios | Best for publishers and newsletters |
| Pricing | $$ ($16 to $49/mo) | $$ ($9 to $199/mo) |
| HQ | New York, USA | Singapore |
| Founded | 2003 | 2013 |
Squarespace
Offers the best-in-class templates for visually focused businesses.
www.squarespace.comSee full entry in The 11 Best CMS Platforms for Small Business
Ghost
A clean, fast platform built for newsletters and memberships.
ghost.orgSee 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.