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Micro.blog vs Ghost Pro

Compare Micro.blog and Ghost Pro to find the best tool for your needs.

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Micro.blog

A platform that combines short-form blogging with social media features while maintaining independence and content ownership.

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Ghost Pro

Official hosted version of Ghost publishing platform, focused on professional publishing and newsletters.

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Quick overview

Pricing

$5/month for basic hosting, $10/month with podcast hosting
Starting at $9/month for individuals, $25/month for teams

Pros & Cons

Micro.blog

Pros

  • IndieWeb principles with content ownership
  • Built-in social network
  • Custom domains
  • Podcast hosting included

Cons

  • Limited themes compared to WordPress
  • Higher learning curve than Twitter-like platforms
  • Less powerful than full-featured CMS
  • Small but dedicated community

Ghost Pro

Pros

  • Purpose-built for professional publishing
  • Built-in newsletter and membership features
  • Clean, distraction-free writing experience
  • No technical setup required

Cons

  • More expensive than basic hosting
  • Fewer themes and integrations than WordPress
  • Less flexibility for non-publishing features
  • Less intuitive for complete beginners
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