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Ghost is a modern Node.js publishing platform for bloggers, newsletters, and membership sites. The fastest of the four platforms for page load times, with built-in SEO, newsletters, and membership features included.

Personal blog

Small to medium publication Blog, personal newsletter
from €3.90/mo
Cloud server
CPU
1 core
RAM
1 GB RAM
Storage
15 GB SSD
Network
1 Gbps unlimited
Instant

Ghost's minimal footprint makes this viable

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Professional publication

Growing audience Newsletters, memberships, paywall
from €9.99/mo
Cloud server
CPU
2 cores
RAM
2–4 GB RAM
Storage
30 GB SSD
Network
1 Gbps unlimited
Instant

Recommended for most Ghost publishers

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High-traffic media

Large publication High traffic, heavy newsletter volume
from €29.00/mo
VPS or Dedicated
CPU
4 cores
RAM
8 GB RAM
Storage
50 GB NVMe
Network
1 Gbps unlimited
Instant

For high-traffic media sites

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Why Ghost needs the right server

Ghost is Node.js, not PHP

Unlike the other three platforms, Ghost runs on Node.js. Installation uses the Ghost CLI (ghost-cli), which handles Node.js versions, PM2 process management, and Nginx configuration automatically.

Built-in newsletters and memberships

Ghost replaces Substack and Mailchimp — built-in email newsletters, subscription tiers, and member-only content. The managed Ghost Pro service charges $9–$199/mo for this. Self-hosting eliminates that subscription.

Fastest page load times of the four

Ghost generates clean HTML output with virtually no database queries per page view. It's the fastest of the four platforms for Core Web Vitals, out of the box, without plugins.

SEO baked in — no plugins needed

Ghost includes structured data, canonical URLs, Open Graph tags, and Twitter cards by default. SEO is a core feature, not an afterthought requiring plugin installation.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ghost free?

Ghost (the software) is free and open-source under the MIT license. Ghost Pro is the paid managed hosting service from the Ghost Foundation. Self-hosting on a Dedimax server gives you the same software at a fraction of the cost.

How does Ghost compare to WordPress for blogging?

Ghost is simpler, faster, and purpose-built for publishing. WordPress is more flexible but heavier — it needs plugins for features Ghost has out-of-the-box (newsletters, memberships, SEO). If publishing is your primary use case, Ghost is the cleaner choice.

Can I migrate my WordPress blog to Ghost?

Yes. The Ghost import tool accepts WordPress export files directly. Your posts and images migrate cleanly. Plugins and comments don't migrate — Ghost uses its own systems for those features.

Does Ghost include email newsletters?

Yes. Ghost includes a built-in newsletter system with subscriber management, email templates, and delivery via Mailgun, Postmark, or any SMTP server. Configure your mail provider and start sending immediately.

Does Ghost require complex Node.js configuration?

No. The Ghost CLI (ghost-cli) handles installation, updates, and server configuration automatically. You install Ghost with a few commands — the CLI manages everything behind the scenes.

Ghost is a modern publishing platform built on Node.js, designed specifically for bloggers, newsletter creators, and membership sites. Unlike WordPress, Ghost has no plugin ecosystem to manage — it focuses exclusively on publishing and does it exceptionally well. Built-in features include email newsletters, paid memberships, member tiers, and a native editor. Ghost generates fast, clean HTML that scores well on Core Web Vitals without additional optimization. The managed Ghost Pro service starts at $9/mo — self-hosting on a Dedimax Cloud server costs from €3.90/mo and gives you full control over your data and configuration.

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