18.8
WordPress is free, open-source publishing software for creating websites, blogs, portals, and applications.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSWeb
Best Blogging Platforms in 2026
WordPress leads this chart of 125 (8.8/10, free plan). WordPress.com is next (8.7/10, free plan), and Meridian is the next highest-placed with a free plan (8.5/10). Blogging platforms help you create and publish posts; the choice depends on the publishing features you need and whether the service works on Android. Check Android support for the specific platform, along with its web or self-hosted options. Compare custom domains, author limits, themes, post scheduling, memberships and analytics before choosing.
28.7
WordPress.com is a hosted website and publishing platform with managed hosting and site management through Jetpack apps for iOS and Android.
Free planAndroidiOS
38.5
Meridian is an open-source, self-hosted blog engine with memberships and newsletters built in.
Free planOpen sourceWebAPILinux
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Tumblr
Tumblr is a blogging and community platform for sharing original posts, interests, and ideas.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb8.4From $69.99 a year - 5
Hatena Blog
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.3From ¥8,434 a year - 6
Causal Blogs
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.2Free plan - 7
Hyvor Blogs
Hyvor Blogs is an open-source platform for creating and managing a blog, with web, API, and self-hosted options.
Free planWebAPISelf-hosted8.1From €5 a month - 8
Pika
Pika is a personal blogging and newsletter platform for publishing on your own site without coding or server management.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb8.1From $60 a year - 9
Ameba Blog
Ameba Blog has Android, iPhone and web access, plus themes that support custom code.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb8.1Free plan - 10
Jekyll
Jekyll converts plain text files into websites and blogs; it is open source and supports custom themes.
Free planOpen sourceWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted8.1Free plan - 11
Tistory
Tistory is a platform for creating blogs, portfolios and websites, with tools for publishing, design and audience discovery.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb8.0Free plan - 12
Micro.blog
AndroidiOSWebAPI8.0From $5 a month - 13
Edublogs
Edublogs is a WordPress-powered publishing platform for educators and students, available on the web, Android, and iOS.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb8.0From $39.95 a year - 14
Pagecord
Pagecord is a blogging and personal-website platform for creating posts and pages, with themes, newsletters, comments, analytics and custom domains.
Free planWebAPISelf-hosted8.0From $2.50 a month - 15
Ghost
Ghost is an open-source blog and newsletter platform for creators, publishers, businesses, and developers.
Web7.9From $18 a month - 16
Writizzy
Writizzy is a web-based blogging platform for publishing and managing blogs, newsletters, and memberships.
Free planWebAPI7.9From €9 a month - 17
Inkwell
Inkwell is a free, open-source blogging platform that operators host on their own servers.
Free planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted7.9From $299 a month - 18
ReactPress
Free planOpen sourceWebAPILinuxmacOS7.9Free plan - 19
Write.as
Write.as is a publishing service for blogs and posts, with Markdown and Rich Text editing.
Free planSelf-hosted7.8From $6 a month - 20
Scribbles
Freemium web publishing platform with custom domains, scheduling and analytics.
Free planWebAPI7.8From $90 a year - 21
JUGEM
Free planAndroidiOSWeb7.8From ¥330 a month - 22
Hashnode
Hashnode is a blogging platform for developers and engineers, with tools for technical writing and publication management.
Free planWebAPI7.7From $50 a year - 23
Bludit
Bludit is a free, self-hosted flat-file CMS for building websites and blogs.
Free planWebLinuxSelf-hosted7.7Free plan - 24
Excite Blog
Free planAndroidiOSWeb7.7From $270 a month - 25
Medium
Medium is a publishing platform for reading and writing on the web, iOS, and Android.
AndroidiOSWeb7.6From $35 a year
Choosing well
How should I check Android support?
Check whether the specific platform supports Android and whether its Android access covers the tasks you need.
Web, self-hosted and API availability are also listed as platform options. Confirm that the option you want is available for the platform you plan to use.
How do I compare free plans and paid prices?
Compare whether a platform has a free plan with its starting paid price. A free plan and a free trial are different things, so check which applies.
Review the plan details for features you need, such as a custom domain or blog analytics.
Which publishing features should I compare?
Compare author limits, theme customization and post scheduling to see whether a platform fits your publishing workflow.
If you want to offer memberships, check for built-in memberships rather than assuming they are included.
Should I choose a hosted or self-hosted platform?
Check whether the platform offers web access, self-hosting or both, based on how you want to manage your blog.
If you need an API, confirm that the platform supports one. The chart includes platform availability as a comparison point.
What should I check for site control?
Check custom-domain support, theme customization and author limits against your needs.
If access to the code matters, check whether the platform is open source and review its licence.
Questions people ask
How do I know if a blogging platform works on Android?
Check the platform’s Android support and confirm it covers the writing or publishing tasks you need.
Can I start a blog for free?
The chart compares free plans and paid starting prices. Check a platform’s plan details to see which features its free plan includes.
What is the difference between a free plan and a free trial?
A free plan is a plan listed as free; a free trial is a trial offer. Check the platform’s terms to see what access each provides.
Can I use my own domain for a blog?
Custom-domain support is one of the chart’s comparison points. Check the platform’s details for availability and plan requirements.
Which blogging platform features should I compare?
Compare author limits, theme customization, post scheduling, built-in memberships and blog analytics, along with platform support.
What does self-hosted mean in a blogging platform chart?
Self-hosted is listed as a platform option. Check the specific platform’s details to learn what it supports and requires.