Meridian
8.5#3 in blogging platformsFrom $9 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitMeridian vs Movable Type
Movable Type
7.3#39 in blogging platformsFrom $0.07 a monthWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Meridian | Movable Type |
|---|---|---|
| Custom domain | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Product | Meridian is a self-hosted blog engine with memberships and newsletters built in. | Movable Type is presented as a content management system, blog software, and publishing platform. |
| Publishing | Its block-based editor stores content as structured JSON and supports posts, static pages, tags, full-text search, and RSS. | The brochure says the software supports both static and dynamic publishing, and that static publishing can keep a website accessible if its database goes down. |
Meridian plans
- Self-HostedFree
- Managed Cloud$9 a month
Movable Type plans
- AMI Edition hourly$0.07 a month
- AMI Edition annual subscription$499 a year
- Pro Unlimited$499 a year
- Movable Type AMI Edition$0.07 a month
- Movable Type Pro Unlimited$499 a year
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 Movable Type if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.