Ghost
Open-source publishing platform for independent creators.
Ghost is a headless CMS and newsletter platform built for creators who want to monetize their audience. It handles paid memberships, email newsletters, and SEO out of the box — self-host for free or use Ghost Pro.
Best for writers and creators who want to build a paid newsletter or membership site without platform revenue cuts.
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