Bonumark Stream
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VisitBonumark Stream vs Meridian
What both publish
| Fact | Bonumark Stream | Meridian |
|---|---|---|
| API | The README describes an optional token-scoped Remote Posting API and a read-only Stream API catalog. | Meridian exposes a REST API and a GraphQL endpoint, with GraphQL available in development mode. |
| Blog analytics | Yes | Yes |
| Custom domain | Yes | Yes |
| License | The project is released under the AGPLv3, and the README specifies AGPL-3.0-or-later. | Meridian is released under the GNU Affero General Public License version 3. |
| Maker | Phoenix 2:33 LLC is described as the business home for Jim Lunsford’s software and other work, and as independently owned and operated by Jim Lunsford. | The Meridian site credits Ali Raza as its creator. |
| Product | Bonumark Stream is an open-source, self-hosted microblog CMS for publishing short-form posts on a site the owner controls. | Meridian is a self-hosted blog engine with memberships and newsletters built in. |
| Publishing | It supports short posts, long notes, photos, links, standalone pages, drafts, scheduling, comments, and Likes. | Its block-based editor stores content as structured JSON and supports posts, static pages, tags, full-text search, and RSS. |
Bonumark Stream plans
No prices published.
Meridian plans
- Self-HostedFree
- Managed Cloud$9 a month
Pick Bonumark Stream if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
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.