WordPress vs Ghost
Blog and site platforms. WordPress is the most flexible CMS in the world, with plugins for everything; Ghost is lean, fast and ships with newsletters and paid subscriptions.
Popularity (★ on GitHub)
WordPress 21,215
Ghost 54,083
World's most-used blogging and CMS engine.
Ghost is a publishing and newsletter platform built for creators, with paid subscriptions built in. Self-hosted, it's the alternative to Medium and Substack with no cut taken from your subscribers.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the best self-hosted alternative among WordPress, Ghost?
It depends on your case. WordPress is the most popular (21,215 stars). Compare license, platform and features in the table above.
Are WordPress, Ghost free?
Yes, they're all open source and self-hosted — you run them on your own server with no monthly fee.