Ghost
Open-source publishing platform built for writers and creators.
Best use cases
• Blogging
• Newsletters
• Membership sites
• Content publishing
• Creator monetization
Pros
• Excellent performance and SEO
• Built-in memberships and subscriptions
• Clean, distraction-free editor
• Open source and self-hostable
• No plugin bloat
Cons
• Limited customization without development
• Smaller theme ecosystem than WordPress
• Not suited for complex sites beyond content
Pricing
freemium
Free self-hosted + paid Ghost(Pro) hosting plans
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