Duda
Ghost
| Feature | Duda | Ghost |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $25/mo | Free / from $9/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | web-agencies, saas-companies, freelance-designers, multi-site-managers | bloggers, publishers, newsletter-creators, indie-media |
| Founded | 2010 | 2013 |
| Drag And Drop Builder | ✓ | ✗ |
| White Label | ✓ | ✗ |
| Client Management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Dynamic Pages | ✓ | ✗ |
| Widgets | ✓ | ✗ |
| Seo Tools | ✓ | ✗ |
| Editor | ✗ | ✓ |
| Memberships | ✗ | ✓ |
| Newsletter | ✗ | ✓ |
| Seo | ✗ | ✓ |
| Themes | ✗ | ✓ |
| Native Analytics | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Duda Pros
- Built for agencies (white-label, client billing)
- Fast site speed and Core Web Vitals
- Dynamic pages from data sources
- Team collaboration features
✗ Duda Cons
- No free plan
- Smaller template library than Wix
- E-commerce features are basic
✓ Ghost Pros
- Fast and clean
- Built-in memberships
- Newsletter included
- Open source
✗ Ghost Cons
- Limited themes
- No page builder
- Requires technical knowledge
The Verdict
Duda is built for web agencies and saas companies, with a focus on drag-and-drop-builder and white-label. Ghost targets bloggers and publishers and leads with editor and memberships.
On pricing, Ghost is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $9/mo compared to $25/mo for Duda. That $16/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Ghost has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Duda requires a paid subscription from day one.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.