Ghost Alternatives

Ghost is described as 'The world's most popular modern publishing platform for creating a new media platform' and is a very popular Blog Publishing tool in the social & communications category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Ghost for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Self-Hosted, Mac, Windows and Linux apps. The best Ghost alternative is WordPress, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Ghost are Drupal, Hugo, Write.as and Medium.

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Ghost alternatives are mainly Blog Publishing Tools but may also be CMS Tools or Website Builders. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Ghost.

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The world's most popular modern publishing platform for creating a new media platform.

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Ghost alternatives page was last updated Jul 3, 2024

Midnight.pub
Midnight is a place for networked writing. You can think of it as write.as meets roam. Figuratively, it aims to be the web equivalent of your local pub. a place you can go to and talk about your day with strangers or friends. then when you leave, it doesn’t follow you home.
80 Midnight.pub alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- Blog Publishing Tool
- Microblog
Platforms
- Online
Midnight.pub Features
Lightweight
Support for MarkDown
Ad-free
Communities
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Midnight.pub VS Ghost
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Mozello
Create beautiful, modern and mobile-ready website, blog or online store in just 5 minutes. Mozello is the world's easiest to use website builder.
200 Mozello alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Blog Publishing Tool
- Website Builder
Platforms
- Online
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
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Mozello Features
1. Ad-free
2. Mobile friendly
3. Multiple languages
4. Drag and Drop
5. Ecommerce Integration
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Mozello VS Ghost
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GetSimple CMS
GetSimple is an XML based lite Content Management System. To go along with its best-in-class user interface, we have loaded it with features that every website needs, but with nothing it doesn't. GetSimple is truly the simplest way to manage a small-business website.
112 GetSimple CMS alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- CMS Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Self-Hosted
GetSimple CMS Features
1. Lightweight
2. Support for MarkDown
3. Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
4. Flat File CMS
5. Active Directory integration
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GetSimple CMS VS Ghost
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Bludit
Bludit is a web application to build your own website or blog in seconds, it's completely free and open source. A PRO version is available for those who want to support the software developer. The software seems almost the same between the versions.
41 Bludit alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Open Source
Application types
- Blog Publishing Tool
- CMS Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Self-Hosted
- PHP
Bludit Features
1. Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
2. WYSIWYG Support
3. Support for MarkDown
4. Flat File CMS
5. Simple installation
6. Plugin API
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Bludit VS Ghost
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Kirby
Installing Kirby means uploading some files to your server and that's it. Blog articles, galleries, simple pages or complex product sheets – with Kirby you are not limited to a fixed data structure. Kirby is file-based – No database involved.
92 Kirby alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- CMS Tool
Platforms
- Self-Hosted
- PHP
Kirby Features
Flat File CMS
Customizable
Content Management
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Kirby VS Ghost
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Anchor CMS
Anchor is a lightweight blogging platform with a focus on simplicity and elegance.
76 Anchor CMS alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Blog Publishing Tool
- CMS Tool
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- AppFog
- PHP
- OpenShift
Anchor CMS Features
Publishing
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Discontinued
As stated at https://github.com/anchorcms/anchor-cms , the project is no longer maintained since May 2020. Last version, 0.12.7, released in March 2018, can be still downloaded from the official website

Anchor CMS VS Ghost
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Windo
Windo 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.
151 Windo alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Website Builder
- E-commerce System
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- iPad
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Windo VS Ghost
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Portal CMS
Portal CMS is a free and open source content management system with a powerful integrated page builder built in .NET MVC.
229 Portal CMS alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Blog Publishing Tool
- CMS Tool
Platforms
- Windows
- Online
- Self-Hosted
Portal CMS Features
Page builder
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Discontinued
This GitHub repository has been archived in December 2020.

Portal CMS VS Ghost
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Editor X
Editor X is an advanced creation platform for designers and web professionals. The platform combines cutting edge responsive design with smooth drag and drop.
221 Editor X alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Website Builder
- Online Store Builder
Platforms
- Online
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
Editor X Features
Multiple languages
Drag and Drop Editor
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Editor X VS Ghost
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Listed
Listed is a free blogging platform that allows you to create a public journal published directly from your notes. This unique approach to keeping a public blog on the internet using just a notes app yields two surprising effects:
34 Listed alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Blog Publishing Tool
- Microblog
Platforms
- Online
- Self-Hosted
Listed Features
No Tracking
Privacy focused
Support for MarkDown
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Listed VS Ghost
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VuePress
VuePress is a static site generator that uses markdown. It allows users to create content like blogs and documentation. Originally designed for Vue.js documentation, it now serves a wider user base. It emphasizes simplicity, with a minimal setup and markdown-centered structure.
89 VuePress alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Static Site Generator
Platforms
- Self-Hosted
- Vue.js
VuePress Features
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Support for MarkDown
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VuePress VS Ghost
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postach.io
Postach.io helps you instantly create custom sites by converting your notes to blog posts and pages.
97 postach.io alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Blog Publishing Tool
- CMS Tool
Platforms
- Online
- Evernote
- Dropbox
postach.io Features
Evernote integration
Pocket integration
Dropbox integration
Content Management
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postach.io VS Ghost
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