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Micro.blog vs Ghost: catalog facts
Micro.blog	Ghost
Paid Subscription-based hosting; prices are not listed on the homepage.	Freemium Free to self-host; the hosted service is paid after a 14-day trial.
Web	Web, Self-hosted
Blog at your own domain name Short posts, essays, photos and newsletters in one place	Website, newsletter and paid subscriptions in one product Clean editor with rich media cards
Hosted service only, not self-hostable Requires an account and subscription	Hosted plans are paid after the trial Self-hosting requires running and updating your own server
Hosted service	Self-hosted, Hosted service
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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