Wild Apricot 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
Wild Apricot ranks higher on Top 11 (#10 vs #11) for Creators running paid membership communities. A member management system built for formal organizations like non-profits and clubs.
At a glance
| Wild Apricot | Ghost | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #10 / The 11 Best Membership Site Software | #11 / The 11 Best Membership Site Software |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 7.3 | 7.1 |
| Best for | For clubs and associations | Publishing platform with memberships |
| Pricing | $$ ($60 to $900/mo) | $ ($11 to $249/mo) |
| HQ | Toronto, Canada | Singapore |
| Founded | 2006 | 2013 |
Wild Apricot
A member management system built for formal organizations like non-profits and clubs.
www.wildapricot.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.