Meridian
8.5#3 in blogging platformsFrom $9 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitMeridian vs Noteva
What both publish
| Fact | Meridian | Noteva |
|---|---|---|
| API | Meridian exposes a REST API and a GraphQL endpoint, with GraphQL available in development mode. | Noteva provides a REST API for data operations and a JavaScript SDK for theme and plugin use. |
| Deployment | The product can be deployed with Docker or on Railway, Fly.io, or Render, and requires PostgreSQL 16 with Redis optional for caching. | The maker documents Docker deployment and source installation, with Linux or macOS install-script support described in its repository README. |
| License | Meridian is released under the GNU Affero General Public License version 3. | The repository README states Noteva is licensed under GPL-3.0-or-later with an exception for plugins and themes that use its published SDK or API. |
| Product | Meridian is a self-hosted blog engine with memberships and newsletters built in. | Noteva describes itself as a modern blog system built with Rust and Next.js. |
| Publishing | Its block-based editor stores content as structured JSON and supports posts, static pages, tags, full-text search, and RSS. | Articles support Markdown content, excerpts, cover images, categories, tags, pinned status, drafts, and published status. |
Meridian plans
- Self-HostedFree
- Managed Cloud$9 a month
Noteva plans
No prices published.
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 Noteva if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.