Ghost vs Hexo
| Ghost | Hexo | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | $18/mo | |
| Platforms | Web | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | No | |
| Paid from | $18/mo | |
| Custom domain | Yes | |
| Theme customization | Design settings, marketplace themes, and custom themes | custom code |
| Built-in memberships | Yes | |
| Blog analytics | Yes | |
| Platform type | Open source blog and newsletter platform | |
| Editorial workflows | Yes | |
| Multilingual content | Yes | |
| SEO tools | Yes | |
| Content gating | post | |
| Subscription billing | both | |
| Member limit | 1,000 members | |
| Transaction fee | 0% Ghost fee; payment processor fees apply | |
| Publishing tools | Yes | |
| Export formats | CSV |
Listed together in Best Blogging Platforms