Ghost AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Website Builders
The best Website Builder alternative to Ghost is WordPress, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Ghost and loads of them are Website Builders so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Website Builder alternatives to Ghost are Hugo, Joomla, Squarespace and Publii.
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85 WordPress alternativesWordPress is software designed for everyone, emphasizing accessibility, performance, security, and ease of use. We believe great software should work with minimum set up, so you can focus on sharing your story, product, or services freely.
License model
- Freemium • Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Self-Hosted
- PHP
- Cloudron
Top WordPress Features
- Customizable
- Self-deployment
- Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
- Web-Based
- Content Management
- Hostable
- Ecommerce Integration
- Multi-Site Management
- Ad-free
- Headless CMS
- IFTTT Integration
- Support for Themes
WordPress VS Ghost
Is WordPress a good alternative to Ghost?
92 Hugo alternativesHugo is a general-purpose website framework for generating static web pages. Hugo flexibly works with many formats and is ideal for blogs, docs, portfolios and much more.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Self-Hosted
Hugo Features
- Static Site Generator
- Local server included
- Publishing
- Support for MarkDown
- Ad-free
- Lightweight
- Works Offline
- Support for Themes
- No registration required
- Arch Linux Package
Hugo VS Ghost
Is Hugo a good alternative to Ghost?
195 Joomla alternativesJoomla is an award-winning content management system (CMS), which enables you to build web sites and powerful online applications. Many aspects, including its ease-of-use and extensibility, have made Joomla the most popular web site software available.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Self-Hosted
- PHP
Joomla Features
- Modules
Joomla VS Ghost
Is Joomla a good alternative to Ghost?
316 Squarespace alternativesSquarespace is the all-in-one solution for anyone looking to create a beautiful website. Domains, eCommerce, hosting, galleries, analytics, and 24/7 support all included.
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Online
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
Squarespace Features
- WYSIWYG Support
- WYSIWYG HTML Editor
- Ecommerce Integration
- Publishing
- Domain registration
Squarespace VS Ghost
Is Squarespace a good alternative to Ghost?
24 Publii alternativesPublii allows to you build, modify and manage an unlimited number of sites from the same app with instant switching; no databases or other credentials to remember.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Top Publii Features
- Desktop Publishing
- Works Offline
- No registration required
- Ad-free
- Privacy focused
- Support for MarkDown
- Support for Themes
- Live Preview
- WYSIWYG HTML Editor
- Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
- Git Support
- WYSIWYG Support
Publii VS Ghost
Is Publii a good alternative to Ghost?
126 Chyrp Lite alternativesChyrp Lite makes it possible to host a blog on your own web server with minimal fuss. You can have a traditional blog, a tumbleblog, or you can add oodles of customisation and build a web publishing platform with blogging features on the side.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Self-Hosted
- PHP
Chyrp Lite Features
- Lightweight
- Support for MarkDown
- Ad-free
- Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
- No registration required
- Support for Themes
- No Tracking
- Portable
- Self-hosted
- Content Management
Chyrp Lite VS Ghost
Is Chyrp Lite a good alternative to Ghost?
292 Pixpa alternativesPixpa is an all-in-one platform for photographers, artists and designers to create and manage their portfolio website, e-commerce store, proofing and blogs. Pixpa's enables creative pros showcase, share and sell online without any coding knowledge.
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Online
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
Pixpa Features
- Built-in themes
- Photo Proofing
- Ecommerce Integration
- Web-Based
- Drag and Drop
- Multiple languages
Pixpa VS Ghost
Is Pixpa a good alternative to Ghost?
200 Mozello alternativesCreate beautiful, modern and mobile-ready website, blog or online store in just 5 minutes. Mozello is the world's easiest to use website builder.
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Online
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
Mozello Features
- Ad-free
- Mobile friendly
- Multiple languages
- Drag and Drop
- Ecommerce Integration
Mozello VS Ghost
Is Mozello a good alternative to Ghost?
151 Windo alternativesWindo is a simple yet powerful Shopify alternative that helps you to set up your E-commerce business online, manage, grow & create your product catalog from anywhere right from your mobile.
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- iPad
Windo VS Ghost
Is Windo a good alternative to Ghost?
221 Editor X alternativesEditor X is an advanced creation platform for designers and web professionals. The platform combines cutting edge responsive design with smooth drag and drop.
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Online
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
Editor X Features
- Multiple languages
- Drag and Drop Editor
Editor X VS Ghost
Is Editor X a good alternative to Ghost?
143 SITE123 alternativesCreate a website using ready-made styles and layouts. No design or coding skills required. Just enter your content and 1, 2, 3 - it's up and running!.
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Online
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
SITE123 Features
- Custom Domain
- Stripe integration
- Paypal support
- Social media integration
SITE123 VS Ghost
Is SITE123 a good alternative to Ghost?
29 Bazium alternativesBazium Website Builder is a service for creating websites and online stores without coding. Build your website with 200+ predesigned blocks, customise blocks however you want or create your own design via flexible block. Liven up your website with various animation.
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Online
Bazium Features
- Ad-free
- Real time collaboration
- Marketing Automation
- Lightweight
- No Coding Required
Bazium VS Ghost
Is Bazium a good alternative to Ghost?
Comments about WordPress as an Alternative to Ghost
Wordpress is based on open source code, is more established in this field and has a much greater range of functionality, esp. though its community-driven plugin system. WP is more complicated also, but probably the "default" alternative, if there had to be one.