Meridian
8.5#3 in blogging platformsFrom $9 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitMeridian vs PostOwl
What both publish
| Fact | Meridian | PostOwl |
|---|---|---|
| Custom domain | 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. | PostOwl is open source and can be self-hosted; its deployment guide currently focuses on Fly.io. |
| Email integration | Meridian supports multiple email providers and recommends Resend for sending newsletters. | PostOwl uses Nodemailer to send email notifications and recommends Mailgun if the operator needs an SMTP server. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
Meridian plans
- Self-HostedFree
- Managed Cloud$9 a month
PostOwl plans
- Self-hostedFree
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 PostOwl if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.