Dotclear
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VisitDotclear vs Meridian
What both publish
| Fact | Dotclear | Meridian |
|---|---|---|
| API | The plugin repository lists a Dotclear public API plugin described as serving a blog through an API. | Meridian exposes a REST API and a GraphQL endpoint, with GraphQL available in development mode. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | The project README says Dotclear is free software under the GNU Affero General Public License, version 3 or later. | Meridian is released under the GNU Affero General Public License version 3. |
| Product | Dotclear is blogging software for publishing a blog. | Meridian is a self-hosted blog engine with memberships and newsletters built in. |
Dotclear plans
- DotclearFree
Meridian plans
- Self-HostedFree
- Managed Cloud$9 a month
Pick Dotclear if…
It suits people who want free, self-hosted blogging software with multilingual, editorial, SEO, and media features. Users must provide hosting and a database themselves.
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.