Dreamwidth
7.4#36 in blogging platformsFrom $35 a yearFree planWebAPI
VisitDreamwidth vs Tumblr
What both publish
| Fact | Dreamwidth | Tumblr |
|---|---|---|
| Blog analytics | Yes | Yes |
| Company | Dreamwidth Studios is operated by Dreamwidth Studios, LLC, which the company describes as a privately owned Maryland-registered LLC incorporated in 2008. | Automattic's press fact sheet lists Tumblr among its products and gives Automattic's headquarters as San Francisco, California. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Privacy controls | Journal entries can be set to Public, Private, or Access List only, with custom filters also available. | Users can exclude a blog from Tumblr search and recommendations and discourage external search engines from indexing it. |
| Purpose | Dreamwidth is a community-centered home for creative artists to share writing, artwork, and thoughts, find others with similar interests, and participate in communities. | Tumblr describes itself as a place for creativity where people can share what they are, like, think, and stand for. |
| Support | Dreamwidth provides a support area and FAQs for help using the service. | Tumblr's Help Center provides documentation and a Contact Support option. |
| Theme customization | custom code | custom code |
Dreamwidth plans
- Paid account - 1 month$3 a month
- Paid account - 2 months$6 a month
- Paid account - 6 months$17.50 a month
- Paid account - 12 months$35 a year
- Premium paid account - 6 months$25 a month
- Premium paid account - 12 months$50 a year
Tumblr plans
- Tumblr Premium$6.99 a month
- FreeFree
- Tumblr Premium (monthly)$6.99 a month
- Tumblr Premium (yearly)$69.99 a year
Pick Dreamwidth if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
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.