iynbox vs Ghost.
Ghost: open-source publishing for websites, newsletters and memberships, hosted by Ghost(Pro) or on your own server. Here's how it compares with iynbox for UK writers.
Last checked 22 October 2026. Platforms change their prices; check Ghost pricing for the latest.
| Feature | iynbox | Ghost |
|---|---|---|
| Paid subscriptions | A free plan to start; paid plans lower the platform fee. Exact pricing goes to the early list before we open. | 0% platform fee on memberships; card processing fees apply. Paid memberships need the Publisher plan or above. |
| Free plan | Yes. Claim yourname.iynbox.com free today; your page goes live when you confirm. | No free hosted plan, only a 14-day trial. The open-source software is free if you host it yourself. |
| Sponsors | iynbox finds sponsors and places them in your free editions. You earn a share of the sponsor spend once you have more than 50 subscribers, and you can block categories. | No built-in sponsor placement. |
| Paid editions | Never carry sponsors. | — |
| Your address | yourname.iynbox.com, with readers able to subscribe before your first issue. | A ghost.io address or your own domain, with a full website. |
| Based in | The UK, built for UK writers, readers and sponsors. | — |
| Status | Opening soon. Join the early list to hold your name. | Open. |
What iynbox does differently
- Sponsors come to you. iynbox briefs, reviews and places sponsors by topic, so you never have to sell ad slots yourself.
- Paid twice: subscription income from readers, plus a share of sponsor spend on your free editions.
- Your name and page from day one, at yourname.iynbox.com.
- Free to start: claim your name and page without a card or a trial clock.
When Ghost may suit you better
- You want a full website and complete control, or to host it yourself.
- You're earning enough from memberships that a flat monthly bill beats a percentage.
Questions people ask
- Does Ghost take a cut of memberships?
- No. Ghost(Pro) charges a monthly fee and takes 0% of membership revenue; card processing fees still apply.
- Do I need my own domain on iynbox?
- No. Every writer gets yourname.iynbox.com, ready as soon as you confirm your email.
iynbox for writers
Try iynbox free
Claim yourname.iynbox.com. Your page goes live when you confirm, and readers can subscribe before your first issue.
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