Meridian
8.5#3 in blogging platformsFrom $9 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitMeridian vs Pagecord
What both publish
| Fact | Meridian | Pagecord |
|---|---|---|
| Blog analytics | Yes | Yes |
| Custom domain | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | 9 | 4 |
| Product | Meridian is a self-hosted blog engine with memberships and newsletters built in. | Pagecord is a blogging and personal-website platform with posts, pages, themes, newsletters, comments, analytics and custom domains. |
Meridian plans
- Self-HostedFree
- Managed Cloud$9 a month
Pagecord plans
- ClassicFree
- Premium$2.50 a month
- Supporter$50 a year
- ClassicFree
- Premium$4 a month
- Premium$39 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 Pagecord if…
Pagecord suits writers who want to publish a personal site using an editor or connected writing tools. It also fits users who value site export, RSS, password protection or privacy-focused analytics.