Ghost vs WordPress.com: what each really costs

Team size

Billing

10 peopleGhostWordPress.com
Entry paid planNo plan for this billing optionNo plan for this billing option
Vendor price
Monthly cost
Annual cost
Per user / year
Billing commitmentNot recordedNot recorded
Minimum seatsNone statedNone stated
Free planNo free plan listedYes
Free trialNot statedNot stated

Calculated by SpecEntry from official vendor prices. Taxes and optional add-ons are not included. Open each product page for every plan and the official source.

Ghost vs WordPress.com pricing questions

How much do Ghost and WordPress.com cost?
Ghost paid plans start at $18 USD / mo (Starter). WordPress.com paid plans start at $4 per month, billed every 12 months (Personal (annual billing)).
Is Ghost or WordPress.com cheaper for 5 users?
WordPress.com is cheaper for 5 users: $48 per year on Personal (annual billing), against $216 per year for Ghost on Starter. That is $168 less per year, before tax.
Is Ghost or WordPress.com cheaper for 10 users?
WordPress.com is cheaper for 10 users: $48 per year on Personal (annual billing), against $216 per year for Ghost on Starter. That is $168 less per year, before tax.
Is Ghost or WordPress.com cheaper for 25 users?
WordPress.com is cheaper for 25 users: $48 per year on Personal (annual billing), against $216 per year for Ghost on Starter. That is $168 less per year, before tax.
Do Ghost and WordPress.com have a free plan?
WordPress.com lists a free plan; Ghost does not list one on its official pricing.