starter-kit
The premium Open Source alternative to Ghost
🎯 Best for:Developers who want a professional blog without managing a database or backend.
What is starter-kit?
An alternative to Ghost or Medium for developers wanting a custom-branded blog frontend. It leverages Hashnode's GraphQL API for content management while providing full control over the UI and deployment.
Tech Stack
TypeScriptBlogging & Publishing
Why starter-kit?
- • Zero backend maintenance
- • Tailwind CSS styling
- • Built-in newsletter support
Limitations
- • Dependent on Hashnode API
- • Limited to blogging
- • Requires frontend knowledge
3/4/2026
Last Update
931
Forks
24
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Ghost)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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