Sites like Ghost

01 · Entity

About Ghost

Ghost ghost.org

Ghost: The best open source blog & newsletter platform

Beautiful, modern publishing with email newsletters and paid subscriptions built-in. Used by Platformer, 404Media, Lever News, Tangle, The Browser, and thousands more.

Wikidata: free and open-source blogging platform

Top 10K · #4,356 English 6 technologies Crawled Nov 6, 2026

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Summary by Claude

Ghost is an open-source publishing platform for building websites, writing blog posts, sending email newsletters and selling paid memberships, available self-hosted or as a paid hosted service (Ghost(Pro)).

Who it’s for

Independent publishers, journalists and creators

Business model

Hosting subscriptions

• Newsletter and blogging platform
• email newsletters
• paid subscriptions
• membership publishing
• blog CMS
• custom themes
• self-hosted CMS
• publishing analytics
• Fediverse integration

02 · Embedding space

Competitor map

Each alternative by how close its vector is to Ghost’s (x) and how much traffic it gets, how much of the stack it shares, or where it sits in the embedding space itself (y). Lines split each axis at the median. Hover for the numbers, click to jump to it in the list.

1. 01
   Medium medium.com Top 1K English

   online publishing platform

   • Apple Business
   • Cloudflare DNS
   • Google Search Console
   • Google Workspace
   • Amazon SES
   • Cloudflare

   0 say Medium is a good alternative to Ghost 0 say Medium isn’t a real alternative to Ghost

   Comment
   Very close cos 0.904
2. 02
   WordPress wordpress.org Top 100 English

   Blog Tool, Publishing Platform, and CMS | WordPress.org

   Open source software which you can use to easily create a beautiful website, blog, or app.

   • Google Search Console
   • Google Fonts
   • Google Tag Manager
   • nginx
   • PHP
   • WordPress

   0 say WordPress is a good alternative to Ghost 0 say WordPress isn’t a real alternative to Ghost

   Comment
   Very close cos 0.901
3. 03
   Blogger blogger.com Top 1K English

   Blogger.com - Create a unique and beautiful blog easily.

   Publish your passions your way. Whether you’d like to share your knowledge, experiences or the latest news, create a unique and beautiful blog.

   • Google Search Console
   • Google Fonts

   0 say Blogger is a good alternative to Ghost 0 say Blogger isn’t a real alternative to Ghost

   Comment
   Very close cos 0.899
4. 04
   Substack substack.com Top 1K English

   Substack

   Substack is the app for independent voices: a free newsletter, video, and podcast hosting platform with paid subscriptions built in.

   • Cloudflare DNS
   • Google Search Console
   • Google Workspace
   • Cloudflare
   • Express
   • Google Fonts

   0 say Substack is a good alternative to Ghost 0 say Substack isn’t a real alternative to Ghost

   Comment
   Very close cos 0.897
5. 05
   note note.com Top 1K Japanese

   note ――つくる、つながる、とどける。

   クリエイターが文章やマンガ、写真、音声を投稿することができ、ユーザーはそのコンテンツを楽しんで応援できるメディアプラットフォームです。だれもが創作を楽しんで続けられるよう、安心できる雰囲気や、多様性を大切にしています。

   • Google Search Console
   • Google Workspace
   • Amazon SES
   • Amazon CloudFront
   • GlobalSign
   • Google Analytics

   0 say note is a good alternative to Ghost 0 say note isn’t a real alternative to Ghost

   Comment
   Very close cos 0.895
6. 06
   Modrinth modrinth.com Top 10K English

   Modrinth

   Download Minecraft mods, plugins, datapacks, shaders, resourcepacks, and modpacks on Modrinth. Discover and publish projects on Modrinth with a modern, easy to use interface and API.

   • Cloudflare DNS
   • Google Search Console
   • Google Workspace
   • bunny.net
   • Cloudflare
   • Cloudflare Web Analytics

   0 say Modrinth is a good alternative to Ghost 0 say Modrinth isn’t a real alternative to Ghost

   Comment
   Close cos 0.887
7. 07
   WordPress.com wordpress.com Top 100 English

   WordPress.com: Everything You Need to Build Your Website

   Create your WordPress website with built-in hosting, premium themes, and powerful tools. No technical setup required. Start building today—free plan available.

   • Google Search Console
   • Amazon SES
   • Google Fonts
   • HubSpot
   • Mailchimp
   • Meta Pixel

   0 say WordPress.com is a good alternative to Ghost 0 say WordPress.com isn’t a real alternative to Ghost

   Comment
   Close cos 0.891
8. 08
   Big Cartel bigcartel.com Top 10K English

   Free, Easy Online Stores for Artists & Small Businesses

   Start your free online store & scale as you grow. Easily manage your e-commerce business. Join a community of artists & small businesses.

   • Cloudflare DNS
   • Google Search Console
   • Google Workspace
   • Amplitude
   • Cloudflare
   • Cloudflare Web Analytics

   0 say Big Cartel is a good alternative to Ghost 0 say Big Cartel isn’t a real alternative to Ghost

   Comment
   Close cos 0.888
9. 09
   gohugo.io Top 10K English

   The world's fastest framework for building websites

   Hugo is one of the most popular open-source static site generators. With its amazing speed and flexibility, Hugo makes building websites fun again.

   • Cloudflare DNS
   • Google Search Console
   • Google Workspace
   • Netlify
   • Algolia
   • Google Analytics

   0 say gohugo.io is a good alternative to Ghost 0 say gohugo.io isn’t a real alternative to Ghost

   Comment
   Close cos 0.885
10. 10
    Houzz houzz.com Top 10K English

    Houzz for Pros and Homeowners | Build and Design Software | Try Free for 30 Days

    Houzz has powerful software for construction and design professionals. For homeowners, find inspiration, products, and pros to design your dream home.

    • Apple Business
    • Google Search Console
    • Google Workspace
    • Adobe
    • Atlassian
    • Bing Webmaster Tools

    0 say Houzz is a good alternative to Ghost 0 say Houzz isn’t a real alternative to Ghost

    Comment
    Close cos 0.884
11. 11
    SlideShare slideshare.net Top 1K English

    Client Challenge

    American hosting service, owned by Scribd, for professional content including presentations, infographics, documents, and videos

    • Google Search Console
    • Google Workspace
    • Fastly
    • Amazon Route 53

    0 say SlideShare is a good alternative to Ghost 0 say SlideShare isn’t a real alternative to Ghost

    Comment
    Close cos 0.886
12. 12
    DreamHost dreamhost.com Top 1K English

    Web Hosting Built for Growth - DreamHost

    DreamHost offers domain names, web hosting, managed WordPress hosting, business email, and much more. 100% uptime guarantee, 24/7 support. Sign up today!

    • Google Search Console
    • Google Workspace
    • Cloudflare
    • Fly.io
    • GlobalSign
    • Microsoft 365

    0 say DreamHost is a good alternative to Ghost 0 say DreamHost isn’t a real alternative to Ghost

    Comment
    Close cos 0.887
13. 13
    GitBook gitbook.io Top 10K English

    The knowledge layer for AI | GitBook

    GitBook is a knowledge platform that connects your docs, product and users, answers user questions, and identifies knowledge gaps. Docs-as-code support & AI insights included.

    • Cloudflare DNS
    • Google Search Console
    • Google Workspace
    • Amplitude
    • Cloudflare
    • Framer

    0 say GitBook is a good alternative to Ghost 0 say GitBook isn’t a real alternative to Ghost

    Comment
    Close cos 0.884
14. 14
    beehiiv beehiiv.com Top 10K English

    Newsletter Platform: Create Newsletters and Websites - beehiiv

    beehiiv is the newsletter platform built for creators, publishers, and businesses. Grow, publish, and monetize your audience in one place.

    • Apple Business
    • Cloudflare DNS
    • Google Search Console
    • Google Workspace
    • Atlassian
    • Cloudflare

    0 say beehiiv is a good alternative to Ghost 0 say beehiiv isn’t a real alternative to Ghost

    Comment
    Close cos 0.881
15. 15
    Disqus disqus.com Top 1K English

    #1 in audience engagement and community growth | Disqus

    More publishers trust us to engage, grow, and understand their audiences than any other. Build your on-site community with Disqus.

    • Google Search Console
    • Amazon SES
    • Atlassian
    • Dropbox
    • GlobalSign
    • HubSpot

    0 say Disqus is a good alternative to Ghost 0 say Disqus isn’t a real alternative to Ghost

    Comment
    Close cos 0.880
16. 16
    Drupal drupal.org Top 10K English

    Client Challenge

    free and open-source web content management system

    • Google Search Console
    • Amazon SES
    • Atlassian
    • Fastly
    • GlobalSign
    • Mailchimp

    0 say Drupal is a good alternative to Ghost 0 say Drupal isn’t a real alternative to Ghost

    Comment
    Close cos 0.883
17. 17
    Bluehost bluehost.com Top 1K English

    Cloudflare Captcha Page | Bluehost.com

    web hosting company

    • Cloudflare DNS
    • Google Search Console
    • Cloudflare
    • Mailjet
    • Microsoft 365
    • OneTrust

    0 say Bluehost is a good alternative to Ghost 0 say Bluehost isn’t a real alternative to Ghost

    Comment
    Close cos 0.883
18. 18
    OpenWeb spot.im Top 10K English

    OpenWeb - The Community Engine of the Open Internet

    OpenWeb powers communities across the Open Internet, turning real participation into direct audience relationships, actionable insights, and revenue.

    • Google Search Console
    • Google Workspace
    • Atlassian
    • Cloudflare
    • Cookiebot
    • GlobalSign

    0 say OpenWeb is a good alternative to Ghost 0 say OpenWeb isn’t a real alternative to Ghost

    Comment
    Close cos 0.879
19. 19
    HostGator hostgator.com Top 1K English

    Hostgator.com

    404: Page not found. You might ensure the URL is spelled correctly, or if you followed a link here please let us know. Please try one of the links below in order to reach your desired destination.

    • Cloudflare DNS
    • Google Search Console
    • Cloudflare
    • Microsoft 365
    • Salesforce

    0 say HostGator is a good alternative to Ghost 0 say HostGator isn’t a real alternative to Ghost

    Comment
    Close cos 0.882
20. 20
    Plausible Analytics plausible.io Top 10K English

    Plausible Analytics | Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative

    Plausible is a lightweight and open-source Google Analytics alternative. Your website data is 100% yours and the privacy of your visitors is respected.

    • Google Search Console
    • Alpine.js
    • bunny.net

    0 say Plausible Analytics is a good alternative to Ghost 0 say Plausible Analytics isn’t a real alternative to Ghost

    Comment
    Close cos 0.879

Ranked by score: the cosine similarity of each site’s vector to ghost.org’s, less a small penalty for generic sites that are close to everything. Highlighted technologies are ones Ghost uses too. Votes and comments come from visitors and don’t change the ranking.

04 · Fingerprints

Technology

What Ghost is built with, and what its closest competitors use, from its homepage’s code and its DNS records.