71.8k
Strapi
🚀 Strapi is the leading open-source headless CMS. It’s 100% JavaScript/TypeScript, fully customizable, and developer-first.
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CMS🟡
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TypeScript
4 Open Source Alternatives to Ghost
There are 4 open-source alternatives to Ghost in this directory. The most popular is Strapi with 71.8k GitHub stars, followed by Grav(15.5k stars). All are open source, free to use, and many can be self-hosted.
Quick comparison
| # | Tool | Stars | Language | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Strapi 🚀 Strapi is the leading open-source headless CMS. It’s 100% JavaScript/TypeScript, fully customizable, and developer-first. | 71.8k | TypeScript | Other |
| 2 | Grav A modern, crazy fast, ridiculously easy and amazingly powerful flat-file CMS powered by PHP, Markdown, Twig, and Symfony. | 15.5k | PHP | MIT License |
| 3 | 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. | 6.1k | TypeScript | MIT License |
| 4 | 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. | 157 | MDX | Apache License 2.0 |
All open-source alternatives to Ghost
15.5k
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🌐
Web
6.1k
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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CMS👨💻
Development👨🎨
Design🛠️
Tools
157
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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E-Commerce🌐
Web📝
CMS
Frequently asked questions
What are the best open-source alternatives to Ghost?
The top three are Strapi(71.8k stars), Grav(15.5k stars), Sanity(6.1k stars). All are open source and free to use.
Are these alternatives to Ghost free?
Yes. Every tool listed here is open source and free to use in your own projects. 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?
Many of the alternatives listed are self-hostable. Each tool's page lists hosting details, system requirements, and licensing terms.
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