Bear Blog
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VisitBear Blog vs Meridian
What both publish
| Fact | Bear Blog | Meridian |
|---|---|---|
| Blog analytics | Yes | Yes |
| Custom domain | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
Bear Blog plans
- FreeFree
- Lifetime—
- Upgraded plan—
Meridian plans
- Self-HostedFree
- Managed Cloud$9 a month
Pick Bear Blog if…
Bear Blog suits writers who want a simple public blog with Markdown or HTML publishing, feeds, and theme customization. It is also suited to those who want basic analytics or subscriber collection rather than built-in newsletter sending.
Pick Meridian if…
Meridian suits publishers comfortable with self-hosting who want memberships, newsletters, and Stripe subscriptions. Its web, Linux, and deployment options also fit teams choosing their own infrastructure.