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| Fact | Dreamwidth | Meridian |
|---|---|---|
| Blog analytics | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
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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.