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Strapi
🚀 Strapi is the leading open-source headless CMS. It’s 100% JavaScript/TypeScript, fully customizable, and developer-first.
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4 Open Source Alternatives to Ghost
Looking for an open-source alternative to Ghost? Below are 4 community-built tools that offer similar functionality — all free, open source, and ready to use or self-host. Ranked by GitHub stars.
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Grav
A modern, crazy fast, ridiculously easy and amazingly powerful flat-file CMS powered by PHP, Markdown, Twig, and Symfony.
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CMS🌐
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Sanity
Sanity Studio is a platform to rapidly configure content workspaces powered by structured content, allowing developers to build powerful CMS solutions and deliver content seamlessly.
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Design🛠️
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Patron
Open source Patreon alternative with lower fees, specially designed for creators who publish ongoing or sequential content such as books, podcasts, and comics. Patron empowers creators with flexible revenue streams and ownership over their fan community.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best open-source alternatives to Ghost?
The top picks from this list are Strapi, Grav, Sanity — all maintained, free to use, and self-hostable.
Are these alternatives to Ghost free?
Yes. Every tool listed here is open source and free to use. Many can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure, which means no subscription fees and full control over your data.
Can I self-host an alternative to Ghost?
Most of the alternatives listed are self-hostable. Check each tool's page for hosting details, system requirements, and licensing terms.
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