Software · head to head
Ghost CMS vs GlobeNewswire
GlobeNewswire
Software
Worldwide press release distribution network
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- On request
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The short version
- Only Ghost CMS has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Ghost CMS ghost Pro plans cap members, at 1,000 on both Starter and Publisher and 10,000 on Business; GlobeNewswire globeNewswire's own homepage as captured by the Internet Archive on 31 December 2021 stated 'Intrado Digital Media Announces Rebrand to Notified,' describing itself as part of the Notified PR platform alongside media monitoring and PR measurement tools; no per-release or subscription pricing is disclosed, only a request-a-demo CTA
- They diverge on capability: Ghost CMS covers Publishing platform, GlobeNewswire covers Press release distribution.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Ghost CMS and GlobeNewswire actually diverge.
| Attribute | Ghost CMS | GlobeNewswire |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | freemium | usage-based |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Self-hosted | Web |
| Founded | 2013 | 1999 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Ghost CMS
- Publishing platform
- Email newsletters
- Membership management
- Paywall support
- SEO optimization
- Media library
- API access
- Stripe
Only in GlobeNewswire
- Press release distribution
- SEC/regulatory filing
- Multimedia content
- Investor targeting
- Bloomberg
- Reuters
- Google News
- Financial portals
Both cover
- Analytics
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Ghost CMS
- Running a publication or newsletter with paid subscriptionsnot GlobeNewswire
- Self hosting a headless or full stack publishing platformnot GlobeNewswire
GlobeNewswire
- Press releasesnot Ghost CMS
- Financial newsnot Ghost CMS
- Product announcementsnot Ghost CMS
- SEC filingsnot Ghost CMS
- Corporate updatesnot Ghost CMS
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Ghost CMS
- Ghost Pro plans cap members, at 1,000 on both Starter and Publisher and 10,000 on Business
- Staff users are limited to 1 on Starter and 3 on Publisher
- Custom themes and integrations require the Publisher plan at $29 a month billed yearly
- The jump to 10,000 members is the $199 a month Business plan, with nothing between
- Self hosting is free but installing under a subdirectory needs a custom reverse proxy that Ghost does not officially support
GlobeNewswire
- GlobeNewswire's own homepage as captured by the Internet Archive on 31 December 2021 stated 'Intrado Digital Media Announces Rebrand to Notified,' describing itself as part of the Notified PR platform alongside media monitoring and PR measurement tools; no per-release or subscription pricing is disclosed, only a request-a-demo CTA
Pricing, plan by plan
Ghost CMS
Free- Free Self-HostedFree
- Open source
- Self-hosted
- Basic features
- Creator$29/month
- Email newsletters
- Memberships
- Analytics
- Business$99/month
- Advanced analytics
- Priority support
- Custom integrations
GlobeNewswire
On request- Metro$350/one-time
- Metropolitan area
- Basic distribution
- Online posting
- State$450/one-time
- State-wide coverage
- Wire services
- Basic analytics
- National$995/one-time
- National distribution
- Full wire coverage
- Enhanced analytics
- GlobalFree
- International reach
- Translation services
- Regulatory filing
Which should you pick?
Choose Ghost CMS if
- You need publishing platform.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Self-hosted.
- You also want email newsletters.
Choose GlobeNewswire if
- You need press release distribution.
- You also want sec/regulatory filing.
Questions people ask
- Is Ghost CMS or GlobeNewswire better?
- Neither clearly leads. Ghost CMS starts at Free and GlobeNewswire at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Ghost CMS or GlobeNewswire?
- Ghost CMS has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Ghost CMS and On request for GlobeNewswire.
- Does Ghost CMS or GlobeNewswire run on more platforms?
- Ghost CMS runs on Web, Self-hosted. GlobeNewswire runs on Web.
- Can I use Ghost CMS for free?
- Yes. Ghost CMS has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. GlobeNewswire starts at On request.
- What is Ghost CMS best used for?
- Ghost CMS is most often used for running a publication or newsletter with paid subscriptions, self hosting a headless or full stack publishing platform. Of those, running a publication or newsletter with paid subscriptions and self hosting a headless or full stack publishing platform are not what GlobeNewswire is typically brought in for.
- What can Ghost CMS do that GlobeNewswire cannot?
- Ghost CMS covers Publishing platform, Email newsletters, Membership management, Paywall support. GlobeNewswire covers Press release distribution, SEC/regulatory filing, Multimedia content, Investor targeting. Both handle Analytics, Web support.