Ghost Alternatives

Apps similar to Ghost include WordPress, which is open source with a free version. Other options are Drupal, Blogger, Bear Blog and Publii. CMS Tools like Ghost are a crowded field, with more than 100 alternatives for the web, self-hosting, Windows, Linux and Mac.

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  1. VuePress icon
     7 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Vue.js
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  2. WriteStellar icon
     5 likes

    You shouldn’t have to dig through cluttered, bloated dashboards to put your words out there. You don’t need a complicated local environment to publish your thoughts. Instead, focus on writing.

    18 WriteStellar alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  3. Telescope icon
     12 likes

    Telescope is a writing and publishing platform. It offers a beautiful and minimal text editor, it doesn't ask your personal details, it features a bunch of cool content distribution mechanisms, and fast and nice-looking content pages.

    99 Telescope alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  4. Craft CMS icon
     16 likes

    Content management system built on Yii PHP Framework.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  5. Mozello icon
     6 likes

    User-friendly platform for creating mobile-friendly sites, blogs, and stores quickly. Features include SEO tools, multilingual support, and complete hosting management with no tech skills needed.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  6. Midnight icon
     4 likes

    Midnight provides a simple solution for getting setup with a Ghost powered blog in no time at all. We take care of all the hosting requirements so you don’t need to setup a server to install it on. We manage backups, security, updates, custom domains and more in addition to top...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  7. ButterCMS icon
     2 likes

    Butter is a headless CMS and Blog Engine built for developers. Add to your app in minutes.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Good alternative?
     
  8. PyroCMS icon
     10 likes

    PyroCMS is an easy to use, powerful, and modular CMS and development platform built with Laravel 5.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Laravel
    • PHP
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
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  9. Habari icon
     16 likes

    Habari is next-generation blogging. Download Habari or try the demo and help our community design the future of blogs.

    Habari is different

    While there are a number of technical reasons that highlight the differences and advantages Habari has over other blogging packages, a majo.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Good alternative?
     
  10. Use a free (and ad-free) blogging platform to publish your ideas, share them with the Community and the world.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  11. GetSimple CMS icon
     19 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    Good alternative?
     
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