Hashnode alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Hashnode: custom domain requires the paid Pro plan, and no real paid subscription or membership tools. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Hashnode, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Ghost currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Hashnode alternative for most people
GhostFull open-source site with newsletters and paid memberships.
Best Hashnode alternative for a free option
GhostFull open-source site with newsletters and paid memberships.
Best Hashnode alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
Bear BlogMinimal, very fast blog with custom CSS and no tracking.
Best Hashnode alternative for open source
BlotPublishes a blog straight from a folder of Markdown files you already keep.
Best Hashnode alternative for self-hosting
GhostFull open-source site with newsletters and paid memberships.
Best Hashnode alternative for Mac
Micro.blogCheap hosted blog on your domain, with newsletters and fediverse cross-posting.
Best Hashnode alternative for iPhone and Android
MediumBigger general readership, though with less control over your blog.
Best Hashnode alternative for working in the browser
GhostFull open-source site with newsletters and paid memberships.
Hashnode alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Hashnode?
Ghost ranks first right now. Full open-source site with newsletters and paid memberships. Bear Blog and Blot follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Hashnode?
Yes. Ghost (open source), Bear Blog (free plan + paid) and Medium (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Hashnode?
Yes: Ghost and Blot. Ghost and Blot can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from Hashnode?
The complaints we hear most: custom domain requires the paid Pro plan; no real paid subscription or membership tools; company attention is split across other products.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Hashnode, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.