Known
6.9#71 in blogging platformsFree planFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitKnown vs Tumblr
What both publish
| Fact | Known | Tumblr |
|---|---|---|
| Blog analytics | Yes | Yes |
| Custom domain | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Privacy policy | Known's privacy policy says it takes measures reasonably necessary to protect personal information and says customer-site privacy practices are the responsibility of those customers. | Tumblr's privacy policy covers use of tumblr.com and its other domains, products, advertising products, services, content, and iOS and Android applications. |
| Purpose | Known lets any number of users publish posts, status updates, photographs, and other content to a shared site. | Tumblr describes itself as a place for creativity where people can share what they are, like, think, and stand for. |
| Support | Known's guides direct self-hosted users to the developer mailing list, GitHub comments, or the #knownchat IRC channel. | Tumblr's Help Center provides documentation and a Contact Support option. |
| Theme customization | custom code | custom code |
Known plans
- Basic serviceFree
- KnownPriced on request
Tumblr plans
- Tumblr Premium$6.99 a month
- FreeFree
- Tumblr Premium (monthly)$6.99 a month
- Tumblr Premium (yearly)$69.99 a year
Pick Known 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.