Meridian
8.5#3 in blogging platformsFrom $9 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitMeridian vs Micro.blog
Micro.blog
8.0#12 in blogging platformsFrom $5 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Meridian | Micro.blog |
|---|---|---|
| Blog analytics | Yes | No |
| Custom domain | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | 9 | 5 |
| Product | Meridian is a self-hosted blog engine with memberships and newsletters built in. | Micro.blog combines blog hosting with a social timeline and community for publishing short or long posts. |
| Publishing | Its block-based editor stores content as structured JSON and supports posts, static pages, tags, full-text search, and RSS. | Features include photo, video, and podcast publishing, custom pages and themes, and custom domains. |
Meridian plans
- Self-HostedFree
- Managed Cloud$9 a month
Micro.blog plans
- Micro.blog$5 a month
- Micro.blog Premium$10 a month
- Micro.blog Family$15 a month
- Micro.blog Studio$20 a month
- Micro.blog Everything$5 a month
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.
Pick Micro.blog if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.