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Indie alternatives to Ghost
3 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what Ghost does, 3 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.
At a glance
| Product | Price | Open source | Self-host | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publii | Free | – | – | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| WriteFreely | Free | Yes | Yes | Self-hosted |
| beehiiv | Free plan | – | – | Web |
The alternatives
2. WriteFreely
Open-source, minimalist blogging software
Self-hostable, open-source software for minimalist blogs and writing communities, with federation via ActivityPub.
Free · Self-hosted · Website ↗
Questions
Is there a free alternative to Ghost?
Yes. 3 of the 3 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: Publii, WriteFreely and beehiiv.
Is there an open-source alternative to Ghost?
WriteFreely is open source.
Can I self-host an alternative to Ghost?
Yes: WriteFreely can run on your own server.
Which Ghost alternatives work on Mac, Windows, iPhone or Android?
On Mac: Publii. On Windows: Publii. On Linux: Publii. On the web: beehiiv.
What makes these alternatives to Ghost “indie”?
They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as Ghost.
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