Ghost vs ZwiiCMS
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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ZwiiCMS
Simple, lightweight, database-free, scalable and responsive CMS
| Feature | Ghost | ZwiiCMS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Content Management Systems | Content Management Systems |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0-or-later |
| Language | JavaScript | |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 50 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 54,707 | — |
| First released | 2013 | 2023 |
| Replaces | WordPress, Substack, Medium | — |
Why pick each one
Choose Ghost if…
- Excellent for newsletters and memberships
- Clean, fast publishing experience
Choose ZwiiCMS if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0-or-later license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Ghost or ZwiiCMS better?
Neither is universally better. Ghost has the larger community, while ZwiiCMS is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Ghost and ZwiiCMS free and open-source?
Yes. Ghost is licensed under MIT and ZwiiCMS under GPL-3.0-or-later. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Ghost and ZwiiCMS with Docker?
Ghost: yes. ZwiiCMS: check the project docs for container support.