Ghost vs
WordPress
Compared on data, not vibes. Metrics refresh nightly; verdict links carry the math.
| Ghost | WordPress | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | 54,736 | 21,326 |
| Last commit | 0d ago | 0d ago |
| Latest release | v6.57.1 | — |
| Docker pulls | — | — |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0-or-later |
| Min RAM | 2,048 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Containers | 2 | 2 |
| ARM (Pi-friendly) | yes | yes |
Ghost
The same publishing platform Ghost(Pro) hosts, on your own box, with the editor, the themes and the members list intact.
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WordPress
The CMS most of the web already runs, on a box you rent, with the themes, plugins and media library intact.
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Neither page tells you which is "better" — they solve the same jobs differently. Pick by the constraint that binds you: RAM, ARM, license, or how alive the project looks.