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Drupal vs Ghost

Compare Drupal and Ghost to find the best tool for your needs.

Drupal

A robust developer-oriented CMS offering great flexibility for complex websites and web applications.

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Ghost

A modern publishing platform specifically designed for professional bloggers and content creators.

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Quick overview

Pricing

Free (self-hosted)
Free (self-hosted), $9-$199/month (Ghost Pro)

Pros & Cons

Drupal

Pros

  • Highly secure
  • Extremely customizable
  • Excellent user and permission management
  • Great for complex sites

Cons

  • Steep learning curve
  • Requires technical skills
  • Fewer themes available
  • Heavier resource requirements

Ghost

Pros

  • Clean, minimalist interface
  • Built-in SEO tools
  • Native membership & newsletter features
  • Fast and performant

Cons

  • Fewer themes and plugins than WordPress
  • Steeper learning curve for developers
  • Less flexibility for non-blog websites
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