Ghost CMS vs The Old Reader

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Pricing, plan by plan

Which should you pick?

Questions people ask

Is Ghost CMS or The Old Reader better?

Neither clearly leads. Ghost CMS starts at Free and The Old Reader at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, Ghost CMS or The Old Reader?

Ghost CMS starts at Free and The Old Reader at Free.

Does Ghost CMS or The Old Reader run on more platforms?

Ghost CMS runs on Web, Self-hosted. The Old Reader runs on Web, Ios, Android.

Can I use Ghost CMS for free?

Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.

What is Ghost CMS best used for?

Ghost CMS is most often used for running a publication or newsletter with paid subscriptions, self hosting a headless or full stack publishing platform. Of those, running a publication or newsletter with paid subscriptions and self hosting a headless or full stack publishing platform are not what The Old Reader is typically brought in for.

What can Ghost CMS do that The Old Reader cannot?

Ghost CMS covers Publishing platform, Email newsletters, Membership management, Analytics. The Old Reader covers RSS reading, Social sharing, Following friends, Keyboard shortcuts. Both handle Web support.