Ghost CMS + Node.js stack
Ghost 5+ on Node.js 18+ with MySQL or SQLite. A production-ready setup with PM2, an Nginx reverse proxy and Let's Encrypt SSL.
Self-hosted Ghost CMS on a VPS with Node.js, MySQL, Stripe memberships and newsletter integration. A Substack alternative.
Ghost hosting — Node.js + Memberships from €16.83/mo
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Which hosting for Ghost CMS?
Ghost requires Node.js + a database, which means VPS hosting (from €16.83/mo). To get started (up to 1,000 members), CLOUD 2 is enough. For a growing publication (10,000+ members), CLOUD 4 or CLOUD 8.
- Ghost CMS + Node.js stack
- Native Stripe Memberships
- Newsletter sender
- Substack alternative
BeoHosting Ghost hosting runs self-hosted Ghost CMS (Node.js based) as an alternative to Substack and Medium for publishing, newsletters and knowledge bases. Ghost is open-source and modern (Node.js + Ember + Handlebars), focused on the writing experience, with native Stripe Memberships integration.
What you get
Native Stripe Memberships
Recurring subscriptions in USD and EUR. Free + Premium tiers, gated content, member-only newsletters and paid podcasts.
Newsletter sender
Mailgun integration (free up to 5,000 emails/month), automatic email-on-publish and segmented newsletters by member tier.
Substack alternative
Own your brand (custom domain), no 10% Substack fee, unlimited members and full SEO control.
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Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions about our services.
Which hosting for Ghost CMS?
Ghost requires Node.js + a database, which means VPS hosting. To get started (up to 1,000 members), CLOUD 2 is enough. For a growing publication (10,000+ members), CLOUD 4 or CLOUD 8.
Is Ghost better than WordPress for a blog?
For professional publishing and paid newsletters, Ghost is better (built-in Stripe memberships, faster, a modern editor). For a generic blog or business site, WordPress wins (more themes, plugins and easier customization).
Ghost vs Substack?
Substack: zero setup, a 10% fee and vendor lock-in. Self-hosted Ghost: one-time setup, 0% fees, custom branding and you own your data. Past 100+ paid members, Ghost is around 10× more economical.
Stripe Memberships for paid subscriptions?
Ghost natively supports Stripe Memberships with EUR and USD billing. Connect your Stripe account in the Ghost admin and you can offer free, monthly and annual paid tiers right away. If you prefer a local gateway, you can wire it in through a custom Ghost integration.
Newsletter sender for Ghost?
Ghost integrates with Mailgun (free up to 5,000 emails/month). Alternatives: Postmark, SendGrid, Amazon SES. The newsletter is sent automatically on publish.
Do you support migration from Substack to Ghost?
Yes, Ghost has a native Substack import tool: posts, subscribers and paid members. Migration takes 1-3 days. BeoHosting helps with the Stripe API setup and DNS transition.
How much does Ghost hosting cost per year?
VPS: the CLOUD 2 plan × 12 months. Domain: a domain per year. SSL: free. Mailgun: free up to 5K emails. Considerably cheaper than the Ghost(Pro) plan ($11-199/month).
Custom Ghost theme development?
Ghost themes are Handlebars-based (simpler than PHP in WordPress). We offer custom theme development or adaptation of popular ones (Casper, London, Dawn, Source).
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