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At a Glance
Ghost
Ghost
Star Rating
(39)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.4% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$29 per month, billed annually - $36 billed monthly
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WordPress.org
WordPress.org
Star Rating
(9,357)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.7% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that WordPress.org excels in its breadth of pre-built templates, scoring 8.4, which allows for greater customization and design flexibility compared to Ghost's score of 7.8. Reviewers mention that this variety helps them create visually appealing sites without extensive coding knowledge.
  • Reviewers mention that Ghost offers superior mobile optimization with a score of 8.9, compared to WordPress.org's 8.4. Users on G2 appreciate Ghost's responsive design features, which enhance the user experience on mobile devices.
  • G2 users highlight that WordPress.org's content authoring tools score an impressive 8.9, matching Ghost's score, but reviewers say that WordPress.org provides a more robust ecosystem of plugins and widgets (8.6) that enhance content management capabilities, while Ghost's score of 7.0 indicates fewer options.
  • Users say that the quality of support for Ghost is rated higher at 8.3 compared to WordPress.org's 7.7. Reviewers mention that Ghost's dedicated support team is responsive and helpful, which is crucial for users who may encounter issues during setup or maintenance.
  • Reviewers mention that WordPress.org has a more favorable product direction score of 8.0, indicating a positive outlook for future updates and features, while Ghost's score of 6.0 raises concerns about its long-term viability and innovation.
  • Users report that WordPress.org's ease of use is rated at 8.3, slightly higher than Ghost's 8.1. Reviewers say that the intuitive interface and extensive documentation make it easier for beginners to get started, while Ghost's simplicity may appeal to those looking for a streamlined experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Ghost
Basic
$29
per month, billed annually - $36 billed monthly
Browse all 3 pricing plans
WordPress.org
No pricing available
Free Trial
Ghost
Free Trial is available
WordPress.org
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.2
31
8.8
8,303
Ease of Use
8.1
31
8.3
8,349
Ease of Setup
8.4
17
8.2
4,488
Ease of Admin
8.2
18
8.5
4,440
Quality of Support
8.3
24
7.8
6,710
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
10
8.5
3,836
Product Direction (% positive)
6.1
30
8.0
8,169
Features by Category
Web Content ManagementHide 23 FeaturesShow 23 Features
8.1
24
8.4
7,424
Content
8.9
23
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8.9
6852
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8.1
22
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8.5
6807
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8.1
19
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8.4
1953
7.2
20
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8.6
6852
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7.8
15
8.6
1853
8.2
19
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8.5
5973
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7.3
17
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8.1
5756
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7.6
16
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8.0
6184
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7.6
16
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8.4
5969
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Design
7.9
19
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8.4
6735
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8.9
19
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8.4
6525
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8.4
20
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8.5
6801
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7.7
22
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8.5
6995
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Platform
8.4
19
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8.6
5868
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8.7
21
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8.4
6120
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8.4
19
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8.3
6172
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8.2
20
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8.6
6552
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7.8
18
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8.2
5059
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7.8
13
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8.3
4666
7.8
17
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8.2
6175
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8.6
18
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8.4
5048
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Agentic AI - Web Content Management
Not enough data
7.7
92
Not enough data
7.6
91
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Not enough data
Content Creation
Not enough data
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Optimization
Not enough data
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Logistics
Not enough data
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Publishing
Not enough data
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Development
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Headless CMS
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform - Owned Media
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Owned Media
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Ghost
Ghost
WordPress.org
WordPress.org
Ghost and WordPress.org are categorized as Web Content Management
Unique Categories
Ghost
Ghost is categorized as Headless CMS and Owned Media
WordPress.org
WordPress.org is categorized as AWS Marketplace
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Ghost
Ghost
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
78.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
13.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
8.1%
WordPress.org
WordPress.org
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
72.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
18.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
8.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Ghost
Ghost
Computer Software
24.3%
Information Technology and Services
13.5%
Publishing
8.1%
Writing and Editing
5.4%
Professional Training & Coaching
5.4%
Other
43.2%
WordPress.org
WordPress.org
Marketing and Advertising
11.7%
Information Technology and Services
6.9%
Computer Software
5.8%
Higher Education
4.4%
Internet
3.7%
Other
67.5%
Alternatives
Ghost
Ghost Alternatives
Sanity
Sanity
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Contentful
Contentful
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Butter CMS
Butter CMS
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Webflow
Webflow
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WordPress.org
WordPress.org Alternatives
HubSpot Content Hub
HubSpot Content Hub
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Webflow
Webflow
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Umbraco
Umbraco
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Sitecore Digital Experience Platform
Sitecore Digital Experience Platform
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Discussions
Ghost
Ghost Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
Ghost has no discussions with answers
WordPress.org
WordPress.org Discussions
Is WordPress org free to use?
6 Comments
Nikunj C.
NC
Yes Wordpress.org is free to use, but you must invest in domain and hostingRead more
How the custom CSS option works ?
4 Comments
Melinda P.
MP
First of all - ALWAYS make a child theme so that updates don't remove any customization you might make. Than you create your own style sheet and your own...Read more
Which is the best alternative to Wordpress?
4 Comments
Dave L.
DL
If you're looking for ease of use then it's hard to beat WordPress unless you go with a solution like Squarespace or Wix which severely limits what you can...Read more