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. Movable Type Advanced is designed for large companies that require compatibility with the Oracle or SQL Server databases and LDAP-type directory service support. It contains all of the features of Movable Type plus these advanced grade features and priority support.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  2. Cosmic JS icon
     4 likes

    Cosmic JS is a powerful content platform that makes it easy to transform your content into a beautifully simple API which can be used in any website or internet-connected application. Developers are enabled to build freely and easily, content editors can intuitively edit content...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  3. Wemebox icon
     6 likes

    Wemebox is a product for people who want to create and deploy websites faster. It's a hybrid content management system that sits right in between Wordpress and Hugo. Made to be simple and work out of the box.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
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  4. Phaistos icon
     1 like

    Phaistos is a software for creating fast and accessible websites. It offers customizable templates, free hosting, team management features, and much more. Phaistos is suitable for individuals, web agencies, and companies of every size.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  5. Launch your own Ghost blog for free. Plenty of storage is included,Many free themes. Tell your story with DigitalPress.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  6. Sitefinity icon
     17 likes

    Sitefinity is a Web Content Management System that leverages the .NET 4.0 development patterns familiar to Microsoft developers. Sitefinity provides a convenient drag and drop interface for creating commercial websites, community portals and intranets.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Self-Hosted
    • .NET Framework
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  7. Mezzanine icon
     4 likes

    Mezzanine is a powerful, consistent, and flexible content management platform. Built using the Django framework, Mezzanine provides a simple yet highly extensible architecture that encourages diving in and hacking on the code.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Python
    • Django
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  8. HiddenLayer icon
     7 likes

    HiddenLayer.app is a discussion and information platform consisting of layers. Layers personify concepts, ideas, and data as independently run communities. Powered by a UI and infrastructure capable of organizing and analyzing millions of posts.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  9. Verless icon
     1 like

    verless (pronounced like serverless) is a Static Site Generator designed for Markdown-based content with focus on simplicity and performance. It reads your Markdown files, applies your HTML templates and renders them as a website.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
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  10. Sitely icon
     8 likes

    With Sitely, building a stunning website has never been easier. Anyone can create a professional website in minutes using the AI-powered generator, Figma/Sketch plugins or the enhanced importer.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  11. Silvrback icon
     10 likes

    Founded in 2013, Silvrback sought to provide users with a potent, minimalist writing experience that was easy to use, well-supported, and distraction-free – all at a modest price. That remains our aim today.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  12. Metalsmith icon
     2 likes

    An extremely simple, pluggable static site generator for NodeJS.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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