Ghost

Headless & Traditional CMS
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Ghost is an open source application and publishing platform built for professional creators, publishers, and independent media businesses. It features a modern publishing interface that supports rich media and dynamic cards, alongside built-in tools for email newsletters, audience segmentation, and membership management. The platform provides complete control over website design and branding through customizable themes, while offering native analytics and monetization features to handle paid subscriptions and recurring revenue without platform transaction fees.

Pricing
Free
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Open SourceSelf-hosted

Checked on Sep 30, 2026.


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