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Publii vs Ghost: catalog facts
Publii	Ghost
Free Free and open source.	Freemium Free to self-host; the hosted service is paid after a 14-day trial.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Web, Self-hosted
Desktop editing with no server-side CMS to maintain Publishes to many static hosts and FTP	Website, newsletter and paid subscriptions in one product Clean editor with rich media cards
Static output limits dynamic features such as server-side forms Editing happens on one machine rather than in a browser	Hosted plans are paid after the trial Self-hosting requires running and updating your own server
Downloadable app	Self-hosted, Hosted service
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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