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FORMEThe power, without the configuration.
Ghost is a great platform. It's built for developers. DNS configuration, theme installation, member versus subscriber terminology — none of that is why you became a publisher. forme does what Ghost does, without the overhead. And for teams, at a third of the price.
Time to first post
Ghost Pro setup
01Choose and pay for a plan
02Configure DNS for your domain
03Wait for DNS propagation (24–48h)
04Choose a theme and install it
05Understand members vs subscribers vs users
06Configure email sending domain (SPF/DKIM)
07Set up paid membership tiers
08Write your first post
≈ 2–3 days
Forme setup
01Name your publication
02Write your first post
03Publish
≈ 5 minutes
On teams specifically
Ghost charges $199/month for a team. We charge $59.
Ghost Pro Business$199/mo
15 staff
Forme Newsroom$59/mo
2–8 staff
For a small editorial team, that's a 70% cost reduction with the same core capabilities — plus the security layer Ghost doesn't offer at any tier.
Start your team trial →Everything that matters, compared.
Getting started
Ghost
DNS setup, theme selection, member vs subscriber configuration
Forme
Name your publication. Write something. Publish. Done.
Draft privacy
Ghost
Plaintext on Ghost's servers — subpoenable, breachable
Forme
Zero-knowledge encryption. We don't have the key.
Password management
Ghost
Password accounts required
Forme
Magic links only. No passwords to manage or reset.
Anonymous tip intake
Ghost
Not available at any price
Forme
Built in. Any browser, no account required.
Team plan cost
Ghost
$199/month (Business)
Forme
$59/month (Newsroom)
Hosting management
Ghost
Self-host or managed (with config)
Forme
Fully managed. Zero server decisions.
Ghost export imports directly into forme.
Upload your Ghost JSON export. Your posts arrive intact.