A comparison of two popular blogging CMS platforms
WordPress vs Ghost
WordPress or Ghost? Compare the two CMS platforms on speed, features, plugins, hosting cost and simplicity. Find out which is the better choice for your blog, portal or membership site in 2026.
WordPress or Ghost?
WordPress (43% of all sites) is a universal CMS — blogs, business sites, e-commerce, portals, 60,000+ plugins, hosting from around 5 EUR/mo. Ghost (Node.js) is a minimal blog/newsletter platform focused on content creators and monetisation (members, subscriptions, paid newsletter). Faster out of the box, but limited. WordPress for 95% of cases. Ghost for: a pure blog/newsletter with monetisation, content creators, minimal design.
- WordPress = universal, 95% of sites
- Ghost = minimal blog/newsletter (Node.js)
- Ghost: members, paid subscriptions
- WordPress: 60,000+ plugins, flexible
- Ghost Pro $9-249/mo vs WP hosting ~5 EUR
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- Node.js
- Newsletter platforms
- Members/Subscriptions
- Substack
- Content creators
- Headless CMS
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WordPress vs Ghost - Two approaches to content management
WordPress is the most-used CMS in the world - it powers over 43% of all websites on the internet. It started as a blogging platform in 2003 and today it is a universal tool for every type of site thanks to its ecosystem of 60,000+ plugins.
Ghost is a modern CMS built in 2013 with a focus on professional publishing. It uses Node.js and has a built-in membership system and newsletter functionality. Ghost is fast and minimalist, but with a significantly smaller ecosystem.
BeoHosting BeoHosting offers optimised WordPress hosting with NVMe drives, a LiteSpeed web server and a free SSL certificate - ideal for maximum WordPress performance.
Srovnání table: WordPress vs Ghost
A direct comparison of 13 key features of both CMS platforms.
* Comparison based on the latest stable versions of both CMS platforms (March 2026).
Kdy zvolit WordPress and when to choose Ghost?
WordPress is the right choice for users who need flexibility - from a simple blog to a complex e-commerce site. With WooCommerce, WordPress can be a complete online store. With BuddyPress, it can be a social network. The possibilities are practically unlimited.
Ghost is ideal for professional bloggers, journalists and publishers who want a clean, fast site focused on writing. The built-in membership and newsletter system removes the need for extra plugins. However, Ghost is limited when it comes to functionality beyond blogging.
WordPress (BeoHosting) - Advantages
- 60,000+ free plugins
- 12,000+ free themes
- WooCommerce for e-commerce
- Cheaper hosting (shared from ~5 EUR)
- Huge community and documentation
- Complete control over the site
- Advanced SEO plugins (Yoast, Rank Math)
- Multilingual support (WPML)
Ghost - Advantages
- Very fast (Node.js architecture)
- Clean Markdown editor for writing
- Built-in membership system
- Built-in newsletter (email marketing)
- Minimalist, without unnecessary features
- Modern admin interface
Hosting requirements: WordPress vs Ghost
WordPress uses PHP and MySQL - technologies supported by every web host in the world. That means you can run a WordPress site on shared hosting from as little as around 5 EUR a month. BeoHosting offers optimised WordPress hosting with a LiteSpeed server, NVMe drives and automatic backups.
Ghost requires a Node.js runtime environment, which means you need a VPS or dedicated server. Ghost cannot run on standard shared hosting. A minimal VPS for Ghost costs from around 16 EUR a month. Alternatively, Ghost(Pro) managed hosting starts at $9/month.
For most users, WordPress on quality shared hosting is the most cost-effective choice. With BeoHosting plans you get NVMe performance, LiteSpeed cache and a free SSL - everything needed for a fast WordPress site.
Conclusion: WordPress for most, Ghost for a niche
WordPress is the better choice for 90% of users - cheaper hosting, more options, a huge community and unlimited customisation. Ghost is excellent for professional publishers who want a minimalist CMS with a built-in membership system.
With BeoHosting WordPress hosting you get optimised performance that closes the speed gap between WordPress and Ghost. NVMe drives, a LiteSpeed server and a free SSL make your WordPress site just as fast.
For more information, see our WordPress hosting plans or contact us for a free consultation.
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