Ghost vs Typecho
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Ghost
Professional publishing platform for blogs and newsletters
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Typecho
Lightweight, fast blogging program
| Feature | Ghost | Typecho |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Blogging Platforms |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | bare-metal, docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 54,707 | ★ 12,418 |
| First released | 2013 | 2008 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Substack, Medium | WordPress, Blogger |
Why pick each one
Choose Ghost if…
- Excellent for newsletters and memberships
- Clean, fast publishing experience
Frequently asked questions
Is Ghost or Typecho better?
Neither is universally better. Ghost has the larger community, while Typecho is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Ghost and Typecho free and open-source?
Yes. Ghost is licensed under MIT and Typecho under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Ghost and Typecho with Docker?
Ghost: yes. Typecho: yes.