Bear Blog
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VisitBear Blog vs Tumblr
What both publish
| Fact | Bear Blog | Tumblr |
|---|---|---|
| Blog analytics | Yes | Yes |
| Custom domain | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Post scheduling | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | Bear describes itself as a privacy-first blogging platform focused on publishing words without trackers, JavaScript, or stylesheets. | Tumblr describes itself as a place for creativity where people can share what they are, like, think, and stand for. |
| Support | The documentation says users can email Herman to report a bug or request a feature. | Tumblr's Help Center provides documentation and a Contact Support option. |
| Theme customization | custom code | custom code |
Bear Blog plans
- FreeFree
- Lifetime—
- Upgraded plan—
Tumblr plans
- Tumblr Premium$6.99 a month
- FreeFree
- Tumblr Premium (monthly)$6.99 a month
- Tumblr Premium (yearly)$69.99 a year
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 Tumblr if…
Tumblr suits people who want to publish posts, share them through reblogging, or participate in communities. Blog owners who want scheduling, analytics, custom domains, or custom-code themes may also find its blog tools relevant.