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Top Website Builders like Ghost

The most popular alternative to Ghost is WordPress, which has a free version. Other great alternatives to Ghost are listmonk.

Most alternatives to Ghost are in the Website Builders category, compared here by price, platform and features.

Ghost alternatives
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  1. WordPress

    21.5Kstars

    WordPress is a free, open source content management system that you install on your own web hosting. Its block editor handles pages and posts, and thousands of themes and plugins add features such as forms, SEO tools or an online store. Because it is self-hosted, you keep full control over your files, your data and your choice of host.

    9 WordPress alternatives

    Pros

    • Thousands of themes and plugins for almost any need
    • Full control over files, data and choice of host
    • Free and open source, with a huge community

    Cons

    • You handle hosting, updates, backups and security yourself
    • Plugin sprawl can slow sites and introduce vulnerabilities
    • Block editor takes time to master for complex layouts
    Cost / License
    FreeOpen source
    Categories
    Website Builders
    Platforms
    iPhoneAndroidSelf-hosted
    Features
    BloggingContent management (CMS)Plugins & extensionsTemplatesVisual editor
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  2. listmonk

    23.8Kstars

    listmonk is a free, open source newsletter and mailing list manager distributed as a single binary backed by PostgreSQL. It handles large subscriber lists, template-based campaigns, transactional messages via API and segmentation through SQL queries, and can send through any SMTP server or service. It suits developers and organizations that want to keep email marketing and subscriber data on their own servers.

    6 listmonk alternatives

    Pros

    • Free, open source and distributed as a single binary
    • Handles very large lists efficiently on PostgreSQL
    • Sends through any SMTP server or email service

    Cons

    • Requires self-hosting and a separate sending service
    • No visual automation builder or drip campaigns
    • Segmentation relies on SQL queries rather than a point-and-click tool
    Cost / License
    FreeOpen source
    Categories
    Email Marketing & Newsletters
    Platforms
    Self-hosted
    Features
    AnalyticsAPI accessAudience segmentationTemplates
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Ghost vs its alternatives at a glance

Pricing, platforms and the key features of Ghost, compared with its most popular alternatives.

Ghost vs its alternatives at a glance
AppPricingPlatformsBloggingContent management (CMS)Custom domainsPaid newslettersSEO settings
GhostFreemiumOpen sourceWeb, Self-hosted
WordPressFreeOpen sourceiPhone, Android, Self-hosted
listmonkFreeOpen sourceSelf-hosted

Ghost alternatives: frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Ghost?

The most popular alternative to Ghost is WordPress: Open source CMS for building websites, blogs and online stores. Other great alternatives are listmonk.

Is there a free alternative to Ghost?

Yes, 2 alternatives are free or have a free plan, including WordPress and listmonk.

Is there an open source alternative to Ghost?

Yes, 2 open source alternatives are listed, including WordPress and listmonk.

Is Ghost free?

Ghost has a free plan, with paid plans that unlock more features.

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