Ghost
Open-source publishing platform for building websites, publishing content and newsletters, and running paid memberships.
Overview
Ghost is a publishing platform with website design, content editing, email newsletters, member management, and paid subscriptions. The core application can be self-hosted for free, while Ghost(Pro) provides paid managed hosting with tiered member and team limits.
Key Capabilities
- Design and manage a publishing website
- Create and publish articles and newsletters
- Manage members and paid subscriptions
- Extend the site with themes and integrations
Ideal Use Cases & Goals
- “Build an independent publication or blog”
- “Publish newsletters to an audience”
- “Offer paid memberships and subscriptions”
Direct Alternatives
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