Hatena Blog
8.3#5 in blogging platformsFrom ¥8,434 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitHatena Blog vs WordPress.com
WordPress.com
8.7#2 in blogging platformsFrom $2.75 a monthFree planAndroidiOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Hatena Blog | WordPress.com |
|---|---|---|
| Blog analytics | Yes | Yes |
| Custom domain | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2001 | 2005 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Kyoto, Japan | San Francisco, USA |
| Post scheduling | Yes | Yes |
| Theme customization | custom code | custom code |
Hatena Blog plans
- FreeFree
- Hatena Blog FreeFree
- Hatena Blog Pro — 1-month course¥1,008 a month
- Hatena Blog Pro — 1-year course¥8,434 a year
- Hatena Blog Pro — 2-year course¥14,400 a year
WordPress.com plans
- FreeFree
- Personal$2.75 a month
- Premium$5.50 a month
- Business$17.50 a month
- Commerce$31.50 a month
- WordPress VIP$25,000 a year
Pick Hatena Blog if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick WordPress.com if…
WordPress.com suits people who want hosted publishing with mobile site management, scheduled posts, memberships, or analytics. Business and Commerce may suit teams needing developer tools, backups, or ecommerce features.