Thinkific 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
Thinkific ranks higher on Top 11 (#2 vs #11) for Creators selling online courses / Creators running paid membership communities. A top choice for its excellent course builder, site customization, and 0% transaction fees on paid plans.
At a glance
| Thinkific | Ghost | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #2 / The 11 Best Online Course Platforms | #11 / The 11 Best Membership Site Software |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9 | 7.1 |
| Best for | Powerful course builder with no fees | Publishing platform with memberships |
| Pricing | $$ ($49 to $199/mo) | $ ($11 to $249/mo) |
| HQ | Vancouver, Canada | Singapore |
| Founded | 2012 | 2013 |
Thinkific
A top choice for its excellent course builder, site customization, and 0% transaction fees on paid plans.
www.thinkific.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.