Deploy a ghost static site powered by headless CMS
Use Ghost as your editorial backend. Build fast, pre-rendered static sites with Next.js, Gatsby, Eleventy, or any JAMstack framework. Opsily handles the hosting. You focus on content.
Why Opsily for Ghost static site hosting
Managed Ghost + full API access + infrastructure for headless deployments. No vendor lock-in. No membership feature restrictions.
Content API always available
Query Ghost's REST API to fetch posts, tags, authors, and pages. Build your static site generator exactly how you want. Next.js, Gatsby, Eleventy—we support them all. No limits on API calls. Deploy your frontend anywhere.
Automatic backups and DDoS protection
Daily encrypted backups stored separately. CDN via Fastly partnership shields your site from attacks. One-click restore if anything goes wrong. Your content stays safe while you focus on building.
No more SaaS sprawl
Ghost + Next.js + Opsily costs EUR 30-199/month total. Contentful alone costs EUR 489+/mo. Add database, CDN, forms, and you're at EUR 1500+/yr in vendor bills. Host Ghost here. Pay once. Use the API to power unlimited static sites.
Built for teams who need reliability
How to deploy a Ghost static site in 4 steps
From Ghost backend to live static site in minutes. No database expertise needed.
Choose Your App
Select an app to get started.
Deploy Ghost on Opsily
Create an account and deploy Ghost from our catalog. Opsily handles setup, SSL, backups, and CDN automatically. You get a Ghost admin panel live in 3 minutes.
Configure the Content API
Generate an API key in Ghost admin settings. This key lets your static site builder fetch posts, pages, and tags programmatically. No memberships or subscriptions in headless mode—keep it simple.
Build with your framework
Use Next.js, Gatsby, Eleventy, Nuxt, or any JAMstack tool. Query the Ghost API at build time. Generate pre-rendered HTML for every post and page. Get blazing-fast static output.
Deploy anywhere
Push your static site to Vercel, Netlify, GitHub Pages, or any static host. Opsily keeps Ghost running in the background. Edit posts in Ghost. Trigger rebuilds automatically. Your site updates instantly.
Why Ghost on Opsily beats expensive SaaS CMS
Pricing as of July 2026. Contentful charged monthly; Ghost(Pro) yearly discounts available on Opsily.
Headless Ghost: Full control over your frontend
When Ghost is used as a headless CMS, you get the best of both worlds:
- Ghost handles content — Rich editor, media management, publishing workflows, analytics. Editors never see code.
- You build the frontend — Next.js, Gatsby, Eleventy, Nuxt, VuePress, Hugo, Gridsome. Any framework works.
- Static HTML output — Pre-render every page at build time. Deploy to Vercel, Netlify, or CDN. No server needed.
One important limit
Headless Ghost cannot use memberships, subscriptions, or paid content features. These require Ghost's frontend layer to work. If you need paywalls, implement them in your custom frontend or pair Ghost with a payment processor.
Everything else works: tag archives, author pages, SEO metadata, sitemaps, pagination, comments—you just code it yourself using Ghost's API data.
Why this approach wins
- Performance: Static HTML loads in milliseconds. CDN caching makes it global.
- Hosting simplicity: Static sites have no server load. Deploy anywhere cheaply or free.
- Editorial experience: Editors stay in Ghost's familiar publishing UI. No Markdown files or GitHub workflows.
- Developer freedom: Build with modern frameworks. Use any hosting. Avoid vendor lock-in.
Plans that grow with you
All Ghost(Pro) plans include automated backups, CDN, SSL, worldwide uptime monitoring, and 14-day free trial with no credit card. Host your Ghost static site backend without surprises.
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Security and compliance you can trust
Opsily runs Ghost on EU servers with enterprise-grade protections. Your content and your readers' data stay safe.
GDPR compliant
All data stored on EU servers. Automated export and deletion tools. Privacy by default.
SSL & DDoS protection
LetsEncrypt certificates auto-renewed. Fastly CDN protects against attacks. No downtime.
99.9% uptime SLA
Redundant infrastructure. Automated failover. If we go down, you get credits.
Automated daily backups
Encrypted, stored off-site. One-click restore to any date. 30-day retention.
Global CDN
Content cached worldwide via Fastly. Readers get fast load times no matter where they are.
Your Ghost static site questions answered
A Ghost static site uses Ghost as a headless CMS—a backend that stores content, but you build and host the frontend separately. You query Ghost's Content API at build time, generate pre-rendered HTML, and deploy that to any static host. Regular Ghost hosting uses Ghost's built-in frontend, theme layer, and hosting. Static sites give you more control, faster load times, and freedom to use Next.js, Gatsby, or Eleventy. Headless mode trades memberships and subscriptions for performance and flexibility.
Start building your Ghost static site today
Deploy Ghost, connect Next.js or Gatsby, go live in under an hour. No credit card required for 14-day free trial.