Meridian
8.5#3 in blogging platformsFrom $9 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitMeridian vs Pluma
What both publish
| Fact | Meridian | Pluma |
|---|---|---|
| Blog analytics | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in memberships | Yes | No |
| Custom domain | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | 9 | 5 |
| Publishing | Its block-based editor stores content as structured JSON and supports posts, static pages, tags, full-text search, and RSS. | Reader-facing pages are server-rendered HTML, and blogs have RSS and Atom feeds. |
Meridian plans
- Self-HostedFree
- Managed Cloud$9 a month
Pluma plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$5 a month
- Max$20 a month
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 Pluma if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.