Ghost
Newsletter platformsOpen-source publishing and newsletters; Ghost(Pro) hosting or free to self-host
- Free plan
- No free hosted plan
- Paid from
- $18/month (Starter, up to 1,000 members)
- Hosting
- Cloud or self-hosted
Kit (formerly ConvertKit)
Creator email platform with a free plan up to 10,000 subscribers
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Kit, formerly ConvertKit, is an email platform for creators with landing pages, automations, a recommendations network and paid newsletters. Its free plan covers up to 10,000 subscribers; paid plans add automation and integrations.
What Kit costs at your list size
| Subscribers | Plan | Price shown | ≈ £/month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | Free | Free | Free |
| 1,000 | Free | Free | Free |
| 2,500 | Free | Free | Free |
| 5,000 | Free | Free | Free |
| 10,000 | Free | Free | Free |
From kit.com, checked 22 Oct 2026. ≈ £ at $1 = £0.74617 (ECB reference rate, 21 Oct 2026). Compare in the calculator →
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Key facts
| Runs as | Cloud |
|---|---|
| Free plan | Up to 10,000 subscribers |
| Paid plans from | $39/month (Creator, 1,000 subscribers) Monthly billing; yearly saves 17%. |
| Paid newsletters | Yes (3.5% + 30c per transaction) Fee shown on Kit's pricing page for commerce sales. |
| Billing currency | USD |
| Hosting | Cloud |
Sources: kit.com/pricing, checked 22 Oct 2026. “Runs as” is from this listing. Blank means we haven't found it in official docs yet, not that it's unsupported.
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