EmDash vs Ghost

Comparing two open source alternatives to WordPress. Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.

EmDash

MIT

A full-stack TypeScript CMS built on Astro and Cloudflare, reimagining WordPress with serverless, type-safe foundations.

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Ghost

MIT

Ghost is an independent open-source publishing platform for modern creators. Run blogs, newsletters, memberships, and paid subscriptions all in one beautifully designed place.

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Side-by-side comparison

	EmDash	Ghost
License	MIT	MIT
Self-hostable	Yes	Yes
GitHub Stars	13,292	55,475
Forks	1,254	11,986
Open Issues	346	215
Last Commit	Oct 2, 2026	Oct 2, 2026
First Released	Apr 1, 2026	May 4, 2013
Categories	Content Management System (CMS)Blogging Platforms	Blogging Platforms
Tags	#blog #publishing #cms	#blog #publishing #cms

GitHub stars over time

EmDash13,292

Ghost

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