₹1,200/mo
Free trial
Compared with Ghost CMS
- Starts ₹400/mo higher (₹1,200/mo vs ₹800/mo)
Website builders & CMS · Alternatives
Best Ghost CMS alternatives in India (2026)
Ghost CMS is a website builders & cms product from Ghost Foundation, Singapore, priced at ₹800/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 3 have a free plan, 3 are built in India, and 4 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Ghost CMS are Squarespace (₹1,200/mo), Duda (₹1,500/mo), Elementor Hosting (₹800/mo), Pixpa (₹300/mo) and WPBakery (₹4,000/mo). Zoho Sites is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹300/month.
Why businesses look for a Ghost CMS alternative
There is no free plan
Ghost CMS has no free tier. 3 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Ghost CMS starts at ₹800/mo. 4 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Ghost CMS is built in Singapore. 3 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Ghost CMS alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Ghost CMS's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Ghost CMS (current) | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | — |
| 1 | Squarespace | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Duda | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  Elementor Hosting | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 4 |  Pixpa | ₹300/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 5 |  WPBakery | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  Bricks Builder | ₹6,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  Ultimate Addons for Elementor | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 8 |  Divi | ₹7,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Mighty Networks | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  Circle | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 11 |  WPML | ₹3,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  WP Rocket | ₹4,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 13 |  Oxygen Builder | ₹10,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  Crocoblock | ₹10,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 15 |  10Web | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 16 |  TemplateMonster | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 17 |  ThemeForest | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 18 |  Zoho Sites | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 19 |  WordPress.org | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 | |
| 20 |  Google Sites | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 |
Top 10 Ghost CMS alternatives in detail
₹1,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Ghost CMS
- Starts ₹700/mo higher (₹1,500/mo vs ₹800/mo)
3. Elementor Hosting
Elementor · Ramat Gan · Website builders & CMS · 4.2/5
Managed WordPress hosting.
₹800/mo
Free trial
₹300/mo
Free trial
Compared with Ghost CMS
- Starts ₹500/mo cheaper (₹300/mo vs ₹800/mo)
- Built in India (New Delhi)
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Ghost CMS
- Starts ₹3,200/mo higher (₹4,000/mo vs ₹800/mo)
₹6,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Ghost CMS
- Starts ₹5,200/mo higher (₹6,000/mo vs ₹800/mo)
7. Ultimate Addons for Elementor
Brainstorm Force · Pune · Website builders & CMS · 4.3/5
Elementor widgets built in India.
₹3,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Ghost CMS
- Starts ₹2,200/mo higher (₹3,000/mo vs ₹800/mo)
- Built in India (Pune)
₹7,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Ghost CMS
- Starts ₹6,200/mo higher (₹7,000/mo vs ₹800/mo)
9. Mighty Networks
Mighty Networks · Palo Alto · Website builders & CMS · 4.3/5
Community and courses.
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Ghost CMS
- Starts ₹3,200/mo higher (₹4,000/mo vs ₹800/mo)
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Ghost CMS
- Starts ₹3,200/mo higher (₹4,000/mo vs ₹800/mo)
Ghost CMS alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Ghost CMS
Free Ghost CMS alternatives
Indian alternatives to Ghost CMS
How to choose a Ghost CMS alternative
- Pick WordPress when you need plugins and control; a hosted builder when you want zero maintenance.
- Check page speed on mobile — builders vary a lot.
- Confirm you can export your content.
Ghost CMS alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Ghost CMS in 2026?+
The closest matches to Ghost CMS on App Advisor are Squarespace (₹1,200/mo), Duda (₹1,500/mo), Elementor Hosting (₹800/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Ghost CMS, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Ghost CMS?+
Yes. 3 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho Sites (Free plan), WordPress.org (Free), Google Sites (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Ghost CMS?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Pixpa starts lowest at ₹300/mo, compared with ₹800/mo for Ghost CMS. Zoho Sites also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Ghost CMS?+
Yes. 3 alternatives are built in India, including Pixpa (₹300/mo), Ultimate Addons for Elementor (₹3,000/mo), Zoho Sites (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Ghost CMS vs Squarespace: which is better?+
Squarespace is the closest match to Ghost CMS in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹400/mo higher (₹1,200/mo vs ₹800/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Ghost CMS alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in website builders & cms or a category Ghost CMS also covers, and Ghost Foundation's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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