Meridian vs Octopress
| Meridian | Octopress | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | $9/mo | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, self-hosted, Web | self-hosted |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Paid from | $9/mo | — |
| Custom domain | Yes | — |
| Built-in memberships | Yes | — |
| Blog analytics | Yes | Yes |
| Theme customization | — | custom code |
Both are listed in Best Blogging Platforms. On Everything Xiaomi, Meridian scores higher on our published basis.