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LetterBucket vs Ghost
LetterBucket vs Ghost
LetterBucket vs Ghost
Simple creation vs technical customization
Simple creation vs technical customization
Simple creation vs technical customization
Ghost is a powerful open-source platform, ideal for developers and publishers who want full control. LetterBucket focuses on simplicity and ease-of-use, perfect for creators who want to write, grow, and connect without technical hurdles.
Ghost is a powerful open-source platform, ideal for developers and publishers who want full control. LetterBucket focuses on simplicity and ease-of-use, perfect for creators who want to write, grow, and connect without technical hurdles.
Ghost is a powerful open-source platform, ideal for developers and publishers who want full control. LetterBucket focuses on simplicity and ease-of-use, perfect for creators who want to write, grow, and connect without technical hurdles.
Quick Overview
Quick Overview
Quick Overview
Features |
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Features |
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Free plan |
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Free plan |
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Free plan |
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Notion-like email editor |
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Notion-like email editor |
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Notion-like email editor |
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Custom domain |
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Custom domain |
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Custom domain |
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Website & blog |
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Website & blog |
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Website & blog |
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Branding control |
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Branding control |
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Branding control |
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Subscriber import/export |
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Subscriber import/export |
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Subscriber import/export |
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Monetization |
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Monetization |
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Monetization |
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Segmentation |
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Segmentation |
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Segmentation |
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Analytics |
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Analytics |
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Analytics |
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Advanced SEO optimization |
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Advanced SEO optimization |
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Advanced SEO optimization |
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Optimized deliverability |
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Optimized deliverability |
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Optimized deliverability |
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Subscription forms |
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Subscription forms |
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Subscription forms |
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Referral program |
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Referral program |
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Referral program |
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LetterBucket |
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Ghost |
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Ghost |
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Key Differences
Key Differences
Key Differences
Editor Experience
Editor Experience
Ghost offers a powerful markdown-based editor, ideal for developers comfortable with code but less intuitive for everyday creators.
Ghost offers a powerful markdown-based editor, ideal for developers comfortable with code but less intuitive for everyday creators.
LetterBucket provides a clean, visual editor designed to keep things simple and flexible, perfect for creators of all levels who want to focus on writing without technical distractions.
LetterBucket provides a clean, visual editor designed to keep things simple and flexible, perfect for creators of all levels who want to focus on writing without technical distractions.
Branding & Design
Branding & Design
Ghost allows full customization through themes and code, but requires technical skills or hiring a developer.
Ghost allows full customization through themes and code, but requires technical skills or hiring a developer.
LetterBucket includes full branding control from the start, logo, colors, and blog layout, with no coding or upgrades needed.
LetterBucket includes full branding control from the start, logo, colors, and blog layout, with no coding or upgrades needed.
Growth & Analytics
Growth & Analytics
Ghost offers advanced publishing and membership tools but requires integrations for detailed newsletter analytics.
Ghost offers advanced publishing and membership tools but requires integrations for detailed newsletter analytics.
LetterBucket focuses on organic growth tools like built-in forms, segmentation, and comprehensive analytics, all included by default.
LetterBucket focuses on organic growth tools like built-in forms, segmentation, and comprehensive analytics, all included by default.
Pricing & Monetization
Pricing & Monetization
Ghost is free if self-hosted but involves hosting and maintenance costs; Ghost(Pro) offers managed hosting at a higher price point.
Ghost is free if self-hosted but involves hosting and maintenance costs; Ghost(Pro) offers managed hosting at a higher price point.
LetterBucket offers simple, transparent pricing with no platform fees and flexible monetization options, allowing creators to grow and monetize on their own terms.
LetterBucket offers simple, transparent pricing with no platform fees and flexible monetization options, allowing creators to grow and monetize on their own terms.
Built for creators, not coders
Built for creators, not coders
Built for creators, not coders
Use Case Breakdown
Use Case Breakdown
Use Case Breakdown
Whether you’re launching your first newsletter or moving from another platform, LetterBucket gives you everything you need to write, grow, and connect with your audience — without technical distractions.
If you... |
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If you... |
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Want a simple, no-code platform to publish, email, and grow your audience. |
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Want a simple, no-code platform to publish, email, and grow your audience. |
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Are primarily focused on running a blog with optional newsletter features. |
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Are primarily focused on running a blog with optional newsletter features. |
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Need built-in email tools without relying on third-party integrations. |
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Need built-in email tools without relying on third-party integrations. |
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Prefer full customization and are comfortable managing technical setup. |
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Prefer full customization and are comfortable managing technical setup. |
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Want fast setup, automated tools, and performance-driven features. |
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Want fast setup, automated tools, and performance-driven features. |
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Plan to use your platform as a paid membership site with advanced flexibility. |
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Plan to use your platform as a paid membership site with advanced flexibility. |
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From Ghost to LetterBucket
From Ghost to LetterBucket
From Ghost to LetterBucket
Why Creators Are Moving On
Why Creators Are Moving On
Why Creators Are Moving On
Real stories from writers who started with Ghost — and found more flexibility, control, and growth with LetterBucket.
I used Ghost for over a year and while it offered flexibility, I constantly felt like I was piecing together too many tools just to run a simple newsletter. The technical overhead became overwhelming. When I switched to LetterBucket, everything just worked, the email editor is focused, analytics are insightful, and I no longer worry about integrations or deliverability. It feels like a platform built for creators, not developers.
I used Ghost for over a year and while it offered flexibility, I constantly felt like I was piecing together too many tools just to run a simple newsletter. The technical overhead became overwhelming. When I switched to LetterBucket, everything just worked, the email editor is focused, analytics are insightful, and I no longer worry about integrations or deliverability. It feels like a platform built for creators, not developers.
I used Ghost for over a year and while it offered flexibility, I constantly felt like I was piecing together too many tools just to run a simple newsletter. The technical overhead became overwhelming. When I switched to LetterBucket, everything just worked, the email editor is focused, analytics are insightful, and I no longer worry about integrations or deliverability. It feels like a platform built for creators, not developers.
— Robert, CEO
— Robert, CEO
Ghost gave me control, but it also required constant technical maintenance. LetterBucket let me focus entirely on writing and growing my audience.
Ghost gave me control, but it also required constant technical maintenance. LetterBucket let me focus entirely on writing and growing my audience.
Ghost gave me control, but it also required constant technical maintenance. LetterBucket let me focus entirely on writing and growing my audience.
— Rachel Kim, Tech Blogger
— Rachel Kim, Tech Blogger
I liked Ghost’s flexibility, but LetterBucket’s all-in-one setup saved me hours every week. No plugins, no updates — just publishing.
I liked Ghost’s flexibility, but LetterBucket’s all-in-one setup saved me hours every week. No plugins, no updates — just publishing.
I liked Ghost’s flexibility, but LetterBucket’s all-in-one setup saved me hours every week. No plugins, no updates — just publishing.
— David Martinez, Content Creator
— David Martinez, Content Creator
Ready to Make Newsletter Mailing Simple?
Ready to Make Newsletter Mailing Simple?
Ready to Make Newsletter Mailing Simple?
Whether you're switching from Ghost or just starting your newsletter journey, LetterBucket gives you everything you need, without the complexity.
No tech skills required. No hidden fees. Just a clean, powerful platform built for creators.
Whether you're switching from Ghost or just starting your newsletter journey, LetterBucket gives you everything you need, without the complexity.
No tech skills required. No hidden fees. Just a clean, powerful platform built for creators.
Whether you're switching from Ghost or just starting your newsletter journey, LetterBucket gives you everything you need, without the complexity.
No tech skills required. No hidden fees. Just a clean, powerful platform built for creators.
— no credit card required.
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LetterBucket vs Others
LetterBucket vs Others
LetterBucket vs Others
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If you're overwhelmed by choices, don’t worry. Our comprehensive comparisons make it easy to find the platform that matches your unique newsletter goals and style. Start exploring now!