Ghost vs TYPO3
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted content management systems options — 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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TYPO3
Enterprise CMS popular for large corporate websites
| Feature | Ghost | TYPO3 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Content Management Systems |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 54,707 | ★ 1,200 |
| First released | 2013 | 1998 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Substack, Medium | Adobe Experience Manager, Sitecore |
Why pick each one
Choose Ghost if…
- Excellent for newsletters and memberships
- Clean, fast publishing experience
Frequently asked questions
Is Ghost or TYPO3 better?
Ghost is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider TYPO3 if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Ghost and TYPO3 free and open-source?
Yes. Ghost is licensed under MIT and TYPO3 under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Ghost and TYPO3 with Docker?
Ghost: yes. TYPO3: yes.