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WordPress vs Ghost
Compare WordPress and Ghost to find the best tool for your needs.
WordPress
The world's most popular CMS powering over 40% of websites. Highly customizable with thousands of themes and plugins.
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Ghost
A modern publishing platform specifically designed for professional bloggers and content creators.
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Pricing
Free (self-hosted), paid options for hosting
Free (self-hosted), $9-$199/month (Ghost Pro)
Pros & Cons
WordPress
Pros
- Extremely flexible and customizable
- Huge community and support
- Thousands of themes and plugins
- SEO-friendly
Cons
- Can become slow without optimization
- Regular updates required for security
- May be overkill for simple sites
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