Mecha CMS
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VisitMecha CMS vs Meridian
What both publish
| Fact | Mecha CMS | Meridian |
|---|---|---|
| API | The project README describes its API as easy to use and well documented. | Meridian exposes a REST API and a GraphQL endpoint, with GraphQL available in development mode. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | The project repository identifies the software as GPL-3.0 licensed. | Meridian is released under the GNU Affero General Public License version 3. |
| Product | Mecha describes itself as a minimalist, flat-file web content management system. | Meridian is a self-hosted blog engine with memberships and newsletters built in. |
Mecha CMS plans
No prices published.
Meridian plans
- Self-HostedFree
- Managed Cloud$9 a month
Pick Mecha CMS 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.