Ghost Reviews

Ghost

4.7 out of 5 stars
Locals Reviews

Locals

3.0 out of 5 stars

Average Ratings 3 Ratings

Total 4.5 out of 5 stars
ease 5 out of 5 stars
features 4.5 out of 5 stars
design 5 out of 5 stars
support 4.5 out of 5 stars

Average Ratings 3 Ratings

Total 3 out of 5 stars
ease 5 out of 5 stars
features 4 out of 5 stars
design 5 out of 5 stars
support 3 out of 5 stars

Description

Establish an online presence, launch a business, and enjoy the flexibility of working from home. Ghost simplifies the process of publishing content on the internet, enabling you to cultivate an audience through email newsletters and monetize through premium memberships. You have the freedom to publish according to your preferences. Every aspect, from design to content and user experience, is under your control, free from the constraints of unreliable algorithms or social media regulations. This platform empowers you to forge a membership-based enterprise, fostering a direct connection with your audience while generating consistent, recurring income from your creative endeavors; all on your own terms. Ghost stands out as the leading open-source headless CMS built on Node.js, offering a default admin interface and front end, which you can customize with your own JAMstack solutions. With numerous integrations available, you can enhance your efficiency, or you can create personalized integrations using our open-source developer SDKs, ensuring your workflow remains seamless and tailored to your needs. Embrace the creative freedom and business potential that Ghost provides, and take charge of your digital journey.

Description

Take charge of your future with Locals, a platform designed specifically for independent creators. Share your work, connect with your audience, and generate income through subscriptions. We believe in empowering creators to take control of their publishing journey. As a creator, you have the opportunity to be your own publisher. Our platform equips you with everything necessary to publish, manage, and expand your presence seamlessly. Establish a reliable income through subscriptions while developing your business with Locals. Foster your community and take the reins of your destiny by monetizing your content. Safeguard your data and utilize your network effectively. Cultivate a community that reflects your brand identity, set your guidelines, and customize your page to your liking. Locals offers a comprehensive suite of tools to simplify community management. Thanks to our straightforward tier system, creating a subscription plan is a breeze; simply determine your pricing. In return, your supporters will gain exclusive access to your content and engage actively within your community, enhancing their overall experience.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Buttondown Yes 
ContentBeast Yes 
GPT-5.1 Instant Yes 
GPT-5.1 Pro Yes 
GPT-5.2 Pro Yes 
GPT-5.3 Instant Yes 
GPT-6.2 Sol Yes 
Intercom Yes 
Journalist AI Yes 
Mastheads Yes 
Meev Yes 
Motileo Yes 
Nango Yes 
Pipedream Yes 
RapidWombat Yes 
Robopost Yes 
SparkLoop Yes 
Sponsor.st Yes 
Wide Angle Analytics Yes 
Wordrific Yes 

Integrations

Buttondown No 
ContentBeast No 
GPT-5.1 Instant No 
GPT-5.1 Pro No 
GPT-5.2 Pro No 
GPT-5.3 Instant No 
GPT-6.2 Sol No 
Intercom No 
Journalist AI No 
Mastheads No 
Meev No 
Motileo No 
Nango No 
Pipedream No 
RapidWombat No 
Robopost No 
SparkLoop No 
Sponsor.st No 
Wide Angle Analytics No 
Wordrific No 

Pricing Details

$29 per month
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Ghost

Founded

2013

Country

Singapore

Website

ghost.org

Vendor Details

Company Name

Locals.com

Founded

2019

Country

United States

Website

locals.com

Product Features

Blog

Analytics No 
Collaborative Writing Yes 
Comment Moderation No 
File Sharing No 
Group Posting No 
Monetization Tools No 
Post Management No 
Search No 
WYSIWYG Rich Text Editing No 

Publishing and Subscriptions

Advertising Management No 
Books No 
Campaign Management No 
Catalogs No 
Circulation Management No 
Content Management No 
Layout & Design No 
Magazines No 
Newsletters Yes 
Newspapers No 

Subscription Management

Cancellation Management No 
Discount / Coupon Management No 
Dunning Management No 
Enrollment Management No 
Product Catalog No 
Recurring Billing No 
Revenue Recognition No 
Revenue Recovery Tools No 
Self Service Portal No 
Subscription Plan Management No 
Tax Management No 
Trial Management No 
Usage Tracking/Analytics No 

Website Builder

Auto Update No 
Content Import / Export No 
Drag & Drop No 
Invoices No 
Landing Pages / Web Forms No 
Newsletter Management No 
Online Booking No 
Online Store Builder No 
Pre-built Templates No 
Real Time Editing No 
SEO No 
Survey Builder No 
White Label No 

Product Features

Community

Content Management Yes 
Content Moderation Yes 
Discussions / Forums Yes 
Event Management No 
Group Management Yes 
Ideation / Crowdsourcing No 
Member Directory No 
Membership Management Yes 
Social Media Management No 
Website Management No 
White Label No 

Social Networking

Activity / News Feed Yes 
Advertising Management No 
Blogs Yes 
Data Security No 
Event Management No 
Group Management Yes 
Media Library No 
Privacy Options No 
Real-time Chat No 
Social Media Integration No 
Social Media Tagging No 
User Profiles Yes 

Subscription Management

Cancellation Management No 
Discount / Coupon Management No 
Dunning Management No 
Enrollment Management No 
Product Catalog No 
Recurring Billing Yes 
Revenue Recognition No 
Revenue Recovery Tools No 
Self Service Portal Yes 
Subscription Plan Management Yes 
Tax Management No 
Trial Management No 
Usage Tracking/Analytics Yes 

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