Meridian
8.5#3 in blogging platformsFrom $9 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitMeridian vs Octopress
What both publish
| Fact | Meridian | Octopress |
|---|---|---|
| Blog analytics | Yes | Yes |
| 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 project describes deployment options using GitHub Pages or Rsync; its 2015 roadmap also mentions Git, Rsync, and S3. |
| License | Meridian is released under the GNU Affero General Public License version 3. | The original Octopress repository identifies its license as the MIT License and grants permission to use, copy, modify, and distribute the software under its stated conditions. |
Meridian plans
- Self-HostedFree
- Managed Cloud$9 a month
Octopress plans
- OctopressFree
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 Octopress if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.