Masthead
6.8#75 in blogging platformsFrom €5 a monthFree planWebSelf-hosted
VisitMasthead vs Meridian
What both publish
| Fact | Masthead | Meridian |
|---|---|---|
| Custom domain | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Product | Masthead is a publishing platform where a website's theme defines both its appearance and the editing experience. | Meridian is a self-hosted blog engine with memberships and newsletters built in. |
| Publishing | Site owners can write posts and pages in Markdown or HTML and publish them on a Masthead subdomain or custom domain. | Its block-based editor stores content as structured JSON and supports posts, static pages, tags, full-text search, and RSS. |
Masthead plans
- FreeFree
- Paid€5 a month
Meridian plans
- Self-HostedFree
- Managed Cloud$9 a month
Pick Masthead 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.