Publii

The premium Open Source alternative to Ghost

🎯 Best for:Users who want a GUI for static sites without touching the command line.
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What is Publii?

A desktop-based static site CMS that allows users to build SEO-optimized websites locally. It generates static HTML files that can be deployed to any host, ensuring maximum security and speed.

Tech Stack
HTMLBlogging & Publishing

Why Publii?

  • Zero server-side vulnerabilities
  • Built-in SEO and GDPR tools
  • Extremely fast page loads

Limitations

  • No multi-user collaboration
  • Requires desktop installation
  • No dynamic features (comments/forms)
3/5/2026
Last Update
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GPL-3.0
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Ghost)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
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