Hosted in Germany • GDPR-ready

A self hosted ghost blog without the dev ops headache

Ghost is the gold standard for independent publishing. But manual maintenance is a full-time job. Deploy your Ghost instance on Opsily in 3 minutes. Total data ownership. Zero server config. European privacy by default.

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The Self-Hosting Reality

Why professional creators choose to self-host Ghost

Owning your platform is the ultimate competitive advantage. When you run a self hosted ghost blog, you aren't just a tenant on someone else's software. You are the landlord. You own the database, the code, and most importantly, the direct relationship with your subscribers.

The DIY Trap

Most people start self-hosting on a basic VPS. Then the reality sets in. Ghost requires a specific Node.js environment. It needs a MySQL database that doesn't crash under traffic. It needs Nginx configuration for SSL. And when a security patch drops, you are the one debugging the terminal at 2 AM.

The SaaS Tax

Platforms like Ghost(Pro) or Substack are easy, but they come with a high price. As your audience grows, your bill scales. You pay for more members. You pay for custom domains. You pay with your data.

Opsily provides the middle ground. We give you the power of a self-hosted instance with the convenience of a managed SaaS. No member limits. No platform fees. Just professional hosting that stays out of your way.

Managed power for your self hosted ghost blog

We handle the infrastructure so you can focus on the content that grows your business.

Lightning Speed

Ghost is built for performance. We host it on Nginx-optimized SSD infrastructure in Frankfurt. Your pages load in milliseconds, which means better SEO and happier readers.

Automated Maintenance

Never touch a terminal again. We handle the Node.js versioning, database optimizations, and security patches. Your Ghost instance stays updated and secure without you lifting a finger.

Data Sovereignty

Your content belongs to you. Every Opsily server is isolated. We provide daily encrypted backups and full access to your data. No vendor lock-in, ever.

Built for teams who need reliability

3 min
Avg. Setup Time
Daily
Encrypted Backups
99.9%
Uptime SLA
EU-Only
Data Centers
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Zapier Pro$29.00
HubSpot Starter$45.00
Typeform Basic$25.00
Total SaaS Cost$99.00/mo
Opsily Server
$20.00/mo
You save $948/year

Opsily vs Ghost(Pro)

A side-by-side look at why growing newsletters switch to managed self-hosting.

Ghost(Pro) Business
Monthly Cost€199/mo
Member Limits10,000
Platform Fees0%
EU Data ResidencyOptional
Full Database Access
Opsily
Monthly Cost€30 flat
Member LimitsUnlimited
Platform Fees0%
EU Data Residency
Full Database Access

Pricing based on Ghost(Pro) Business plan as of 2024. Opsily price based on Medium server plan.

Core Features

Everything included for creators

We don't gatekeep features. Every server gets the full power of the Ghost ecosystem.

Native Membership & Subscriptions
Stripe Integration for Payments
Newsletter Email Delivery
Custom Domain Support
Automated SSL Certificates
Global CDN for Media
Daily Off-site Backups
Clean, Markdown-friendly Editor
€1.9K/yr

Saved per year by high-volume creators

Compared to running the same newsletter on premium SaaS tiers. Keep your revenue where it belongs: in your pocket.

Launch your blog in minutes

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Choose Your App

Select an app to get started.

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Select Ghost

Choose Ghost from our curated app catalog. We provide the latest stable version pre-configured for performance.

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Deploy Server

Pick your server size. We automatically provision your environment on dedicated European infrastructure.

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Start Publishing

Point your domain and start writing. Your newsletters, memberships, and content are live and under your control.

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Choose the server that fits your traffic. All plans include managed updates and GDPR-compliant German hosting.

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Enterprise-grade trust

Your content is your business. We protect it with the highest standards of European data privacy.

GDPR Compliant

All data stays on servers in Frankfurt, Germany. No US-based data processing.

Isolated Security

Every Ghost instance runs in its own hardened container. No shared resources.

Daily Backups

Encrypted backups are taken daily and stored off-site for disaster recovery.

Uptime Guarantee

We monitor your instance 24/7. If there is a problem, we fix it before you notice.

Stop managing servers. Start writing.

Join the professional creators moving to Opsily. Get the power of a self hosted ghost blog with the simplicity of managed hosting.