Open Source
Ghost
by TryGhost
Independent technology for modern publishing, memberships, subscriptions and newsletters.
Our verdict
We have not reviewed Ghost yet
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From the listing
About Ghost
Independent technology for modern publishing, memberships, subscriptions and newsletters.
Best for
Independent creators and publishers who want a focused platform for content and subscriptions.
Use cases
- Launch a subscription-based newsletter with member management
- Build a content site with built-in SEO and analytics
- Monetize content through paid memberships and subscriptions
Notes
55,632 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-10-29. Licensed MIT.
Indexed from swap-build. Verified against the live GitHub repo.
Pros
- Open-source with a large community (55k+ stars)
- All-in-one for publishing and monetization
- Self-hosting option for full control
Cons
- Requires technical setup for self-hosting
- Limited built-in customization compared to full CMS platforms
- Managed hosting costs extra
Key facts
What we have checked
- Latest version
- 6.76.0
- Days since the last commit
- 0
- GitHub forks
- 12,110
- GitHub stars
- 55,704
- Days to a first reply on issues
- 4.8
- Open issues
- 33
- Releases in the last 90 days
- 19
Each value shows when we last confirmed it and where it came from. Values we have not confirmed are left out, never guessed.
Stars and usage
How Ghost is growing
55,644 to 55,704
Health and security
Is Ghost looked after, and what do its setup files show
Health score
98 out of 100
| Part | Points | What we saw |
|---|---|---|
| Recent activity | 30 of 30 | Last push 0 days ago |
| Releases | 15 of 15 | 19 releases in 90 days |
| Issue replies | 18.7 of 20 | First reply in 4.8 days (median) |
| Maintainer | 15 of 15 | Owned by an organisation |
| Official source | Not counted | MCP servers only |
Alternatives
Alternatives to Ghost
| Record | Type | How we know | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| ConvertKitThis is an alternative to it | Product | Linked recordGitHub | |
| KajabiThis is an alternative to it | Product | Linked recordGitHub | |
| MediumThis is an alternative to it | Product | Linked recordGitHub | |
| PatreonThis is an alternative to it | Product | Linked recordGitHub | |
| SquarespaceThis is an alternative to it | Product | Linked recordGitHub | |
| SubstackThis is an alternative to it | Product | Linked recordGitHub | |
| WixThis is an alternative to it | Product | Linked recordGitHub |
Compare
Compare Ghost side by side
Sources
Where this comes from
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Changelog
What changed
Released 6.76.0
Released 6.75.0
Released 6.74.0
Released 6.73.0
Released 6.72.0
Released 6.71.0
Released 6.70.0
Released 6.69.0
Released 6.68.0
Released 6.66.0
Released 6.67.0
Released 6.65.0
Released 6.64.0
Released 6.63.0
Open-source & AI alternatives
Swap-in tools that solve the same job. Weigh the trade-offs before you commit.
ConvertKit
Email marketing and audience tools built for creators.
Kajabi
All-in-one platform for selling courses, memberships and coaching.
Medium
Online publishing platform for blogs and articles with a built-in audience.
Patreon
Membership platform for creators to earn recurring support from fans.
Squarespace
Hosted website builder with templates, blogging and online store.
Substack
Newsletter publishing with paid subscriptions and email delivery.
Wix
Hosted drag-and-drop website builder with stores and bookings.
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