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Grav vs Ghost

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

Grav

A modern flat-file CMS that uses Markdown files for content without requiring a database.

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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

Grav

Pros

  • Fast and lightweight
  • No database required
  • Easy to backup
  • Developer-friendly

Cons

  • Less suitable for very large sites
  • Requires Markdown knowledge
  • Smaller plugin ecosystem
  • Limited content management for non-technical users

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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