Meridian
8.5#3 in blogging platformsFrom $9 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitMeridian vs Plume
What both publish
| Fact | Meridian | Plume |
|---|---|---|
| Blog analytics | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | Meridian is released under the GNU Affero General Public License version 3. | Plume is licensed under the MIT License. |
| Publishing | Its block-based editor stores content as structured JSON and supports posts, static pages, tags, full-text search, and RSS. | The site says to place a Markdown file in the data/posts folder and run plume publish to publish it. |
Meridian plans
- Self-HostedFree
- Managed Cloud$9 a month
Plume plans
- FreeFree
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 Plume if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.