2 self-hosted Substack alternatives

Substack is a popular proprietary tool in the content management systems space. These open-source apps let you replace Substack with software you host and control yourself.

Best self-hosted Substack alternatives

Medium

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Ghost

Content Management Systems

Professional publishing platform for blogs and newsletters

Replaces WordPress, Substack

★ 54.7k Medium setup MIT

Mataroa

Blogging Platforms

Naked blogging platform for minimalists

Replaces Medium, Substack

★ 359 Medium setup MIT

Compare Substack alternatives

Ghost vs Mataroa

Switching from Substack

Moving off Substack means trading a managed subscription for a service you run yourself. The payoff is ownership: no per-seat pricing, no vendor lock-in, and full control of your data. Start with the option above that matches your setup-difficulty comfort level — every app links to a detailed specs page and head-to-head comparisons.