Open-source publishing platform for writers and newsletter creators, with no revenue cut on self-hosted plans.
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4 Best Alternatives to Ghost
Ghost is great, but it's not the only option. Here are the 4 best Ghost alternatives, ranked by community votes — with honest pros and cons for each.
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The most widely used content management system, powering a huge share of the web.
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Newsletter publishing with built-in paid subscriptions, no separate payment setup required.
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Free alternatives to Ghost
If budget is the main concern, these options have a free or open-source tier:
The most widely used content management system, powering a huge share of the web.
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Newsletter publishing with built-in paid subscriptions, no separate payment setup required.
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An open-source CMS built for complex, highly customized enterprise websites.
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Open-source CMS positioned between WordPress's simplicity and Drupal's deep customizability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best alternative to Ghost?
- WordPress is the top-ranked alternative to Ghost based on community upvotes, but the right pick depends on your specific needs — see the full ranked list above with pros and cons for each.
- Is there a free alternative to Ghost?
- Yes — WordPress, Substack, Drupal, Joomla offer a free or open-source tier and can work as a free alternative to Ghost, depending on which features you need.
- How many alternatives to Ghost are there?
- We currently track 4 alternatives to Ghost on Kreemhunt, ranked by community upvotes. New alternatives are added as we review more tools in this category.