Does Ghost build the product for me?

No. Ghost is a platform—you create, write, and design everything yourself. Publish Care is a done-for-you service: we build the entire product for you, from strategy to writing to design to launch.

Is Ghost cheaper than Publish Care?

Ghost may have lower upfront costs, but you invest your own time in product creation. Publish Care invests our time instead. For selected creators, there's no upfront production fee—we earn through a revenue-share model.

Can I use Ghost and Publish Care together?

Yes. Some creators use Publish Care to build their product, then host it on Ghost or any other platform. We're platform-agnostic and can work with your preferred tools.

Who is Publish Care best for?

Publish Care is best for creators who want a professional digital product built for them—without becoming a writer, designer, or tech operator. If you have an engaged audience and expertise but lack the time or skills to build a product yourself, Publish Care is the right choice.

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Comparison

Publish Care
vs Ghost

Ghost is an open-source publishing platform with built-in membership and newsletter features, popular with independent writers.

Ghost

Open-source publishing platform

Ghost is an open-source publishing platform with built-in membership and newsletter features, popular with independent writers.

Pros

Open-source and self-hosted
Built-in membership features
No platform commission
Good for writers and publishers

Cons

Requires technical setup
You create all content yourself
No product strategy or design
Self-hosting requires maintenance
Limited to subscription model

Publish Care

Done-for-you publishing partner

We build the entire product for you—from strategy to writing to design to launch. You approve and promote. We handle the rest.

Why Publish Care wins

We create standalone digital products
No technical setup required
Full strategy and design included
One-time product sales, not just subscriptions
Revenue-share model available

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Ghost is best for:

Technical writers who want a self-hosted publishing platform

If you want a partner that handles everything for you, Publish Care is the better choice.

Feature Comparison

Feature	Ghost	Publish Care
Product strategy & ideation
Content writing
Professional design
Checkout & delivery setup	Self-service	Done for you
Launch assets & promo materials
Backend operations & payouts	You manage	We manage
Brand voice matching	N/A
Review & approval process	N/A
Upfront production fee	Platform fees	None (revenue share)
Time investment required	High	Low