LiveJournal
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VisitLiveJournal vs Meridian
What both publish
| Fact | LiveJournal | Meridian |
|---|---|---|
| Blog analytics | Yes | Yes |
| Custom domain | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Product | LiveJournal describes itself as a community publishing platform combining blogging and social networking. | Meridian is a self-hosted blog engine with memberships and newsletters built in. |
| Publishing | Users can publish text, photos, and video, and illustrate journal entries. | Its block-based editor stores content as structured JSON and supports posts, static pages, tags, full-text search, and RSS. |
LiveJournal plans
- Professional service package—
- Professional package of service117 RUB a month
- LJ Photo service package125 RUB a month
Meridian plans
- Self-HostedFree
- Managed Cloud$9 a month
Pick LiveJournal if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
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.