Creators' choices of content management systems (CMS) are important, such asWordPress respond in singing Ghost are two popular open source CMSs that both offer great support for authors, bloggers, and publishing platforms.

In this post, we're comparing WordPress vs. Ghost to help content creators make a clear choice and find the creation platform that best suits their style and goals.

I. Introduction to both: a popular choice for content creators

WordPress: A Full-Featured Content Management Platform

• WordPress is used by over 43% websites worldwide (as of 2025)
• Has a large ecosystem of themes and plugins
• Support for blogs, e-commerce, membership systems, forums and other scenarios
• Core oriented towards content management, but gradually becoming more "generalized"

Ghost: Lightweight for content creation CMS

• specialize inSimple, high-performance, focused writing experience
• Built on Node.js for speed and modern structure
• Native support for membership subscriptions, paid content, newsletters
• Emphasizing the concept of "writing first," it is the platform of choice for many creators.

II. Comparison of writing experiences

sports event	WordPress	Ghost
editor (software)	Gutenberg (modular)	Simple Markdown Editor
Writing Experience	Powerful but slightly complex structure	Minimalist focus, close to pure writing
Markdown support	Requires plugin or theme support	native support
Image and Media Management	Powerful Media Library	Simple but limited functionality
Autosave and Versioning	robust	Simple autosave

III. Functionality expansion and customizability

functional dimension	WordPress	Ghost
Number of plug-ins	tens of thousands	Limited plug-in mechanism to support integration
Thematic ecology	Abundance, free and paid side by side	Fewer themes, but highly customizable
SEO Settings	Plugin support is excellent (Yoast(Rank Math)	Native support for basic SEO functionality
Support membership system	Plugin required (e.g. MemberPress)	Native integration with easy setup
Email Subscription and Delivery	Outside services required	Ghost comes with Newsletter system
Custom Development	PHP (complex and flexible)	JavaScript/Handlebars (Modern Simplicity)

IV. Performance and maintenance

sports event	WordPress	Ghost
system architecture	PHP + MySQL	Node.js + SQLite / MySQL
Loading speed	Depends on the degree of optimization	Extremely fast and ready to use out of the box
Maintenance complexity	Plug-ins are numerous and require regular updates and backups	Simple structure with low maintenance costs
safety	Plugin and theme security needs to be reviewed	Lower risk with default settings

V. Deployment and hosting options

sports event	WordPress	Ghost
Self-hosted support	(1Panel, one-click install, Docker)	(Node.js environment required)
Official hosting	WordPress.com	Ghost (Pro) (paid)
Deployment difficulty	Low threshold for novices	Slightly higher, suitable for users with a technical base
Static deployment	Requires plug-in or tool support	Native does not support static

VI. Content realization and community support

sports event	WordPress	Ghost
pay for content	Plug-ins are diverse and flexible	Native Membership System + Stripe
Community & Support	Huge community and lots of tutorials	Niche but active community, official support in place
Commercialization Features	Full range of plug-ins for e-commerce, advertising, sponsorships, etc.	With content subscriptions at the core

VII. Recommendations for Applicable Groups and Usage Scenarios

User Type	Recommended Platforms	rationale
Content Creator / Blogger	Ghost	Excellent writing experience, member cash built in
Content + e-commerce hybrid platform	WordPress	WooCommerce is a powerful ecosystem
Personal Writing/Resume/Blogsite	Ghost	Fast on-line, simple experience
Media Sites / Content Portals	WordPress	Plug-ins galore, extensible
Requires fully customizable functionality	WordPress	Powerful plug-in and template system
Trying to monetize content subscriptions	Ghost	Built-in subscription system, no additional development

VIII. How should creators choose?

preferences	Recommended CMS
Simplicity, Writing Focus, Content Subscription Realization	Ghost
Powerful, Extremely Scalable, Multi-Type Website	WordPress
Weak technical base, need to build a website quickly	WordPress (hosting service)
Technically proficient and seeking extreme performance	Ghost (self-hosted or Ghost Pro)

No CMS is all-powerful.If you're a creator focused on writing and cashing in on content, Ghost is the choice to try; if you're looking to build a more sophisticated content + business site, WordPress' ecology and maturity is preferred.

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