Ghost CMS as a Service: Managed Hosting Without the Complexity
Ghost is the open-source publishing platform 55,400 developers trust. Choose how to run it: managed by Opsily, or DIY on your own servers. We'll show you the real trade-offs.
Why Choose Managed Ghost Hosting
Ghost is built for publishers. Opsily's managed hosting removes the DevOps work so you can focus on your audience.
Deploy in Minutes
No Node.js setup. No SSL certificates to hunt down. No DNS configuration to debug. Your Ghost instance is live in 3 minutes. We handle infrastructure. You write.
Always Maintained
Ghost updates roll out automatically. Security patches apply overnight. Backups run daily and store encrypted. You never touch a server again.
Your Data, EU By Default
Your publication data lives in GDPR-compliant German data centers. No US cloud by default. Compliance documentation available on request. GDPR compliance built in.
Opsily vs Ghost(Pro): What You Get
Comparing managed Ghost hosting to Ghost's official SaaS platform.
Ghost(Pro) Starter: $18/mo (yearly billing, as of September 2026). Prices and features subject to change. See live pricing below.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
No surprises. No per-subscriber surcharges. One price each month, everything included.
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The Real Cost of Doing It Yourself
Managed Ghost hosting costs $12 to $18 per month. Running Ghost on your own servers costs less upfront. But you're not just buying a server.
You're buying the hours to:
- Set up Node.js and MySQL in production (and debug what breaks)
- Renew SSL certificates before they expire
- Monitor disk space and handle failed backups
- Apply security patches and restart the service
- Scale the database when your newsletter hits 50K subscribers
- Chase log errors at 2 AM when something breaks
That work has a cost. Managed hosting makes it someone else's job.
Who Chooses Managed Ghost
Individual creators and newsletter writers often start DIY to save $15/mo. They upgrade to managed hosting after three months, when the maintenance burden exceeds the savings. The math flips once your time is worth more than the hosting bill.
Multi-author publications, businesses with revenue, and creators running memberships choose managed from day one. Unlimited staff access and no subscriber count limits mean you scale without tier changes.
Security, Compliance & Reliability
Your publishing business depends on uptime and data security. Here's what's included.
GDPR Compliant
All data processing meets GDPR requirements. Data Privacy Agreements available. Your subscriber data stays in EU data centers, never exported to US cloud by default.
99.9% Uptime SLA
Ghost runs on Opsily's dedicated infrastructure. Uptime guarantee covers all plans, from Starter to Enterprise. Monitored 24/7.
Daily Encrypted Backups
Automatic backups run every 24 hours and encrypt at rest. Recover any version of your site instantly. No backup software to configure.
SSL Certificates (Auto-Renew)
HTTPS enabled automatically. Certificates renew 30 days before expiry. No manual intervention, no downtime.
DDoS Protection
Cloudflare integration protects your site from distributed attacks. Layer 7 DDoS mitigation included.
Regular Security Audits
Ghost core updates deploy automatically. We test patches before release. Zero-day vulnerabilities are patched within 24 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sign up, add your domain, and your publication goes live in 3 minutes. No server access needed. We handle DNS, SSL certificates, Node.js, and all infrastructure from day one. Once your site is live, start writing immediately. You never touch a command line.
Start Your Ghost Publication Today
No credit card required. No install scripts. No DevOps. Just your story and your audience.