Meridian
8.5#3 in blogging platformsFrom $9 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitMeridian vs scsiwyg
What both publish
| Fact | Meridian | scsiwyg |
|---|---|---|
| Blog analytics | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in memberships | Yes | Yes |
| Custom domain | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | 9 | 9 |
| Product | Meridian is a self-hosted blog engine with memberships and newsletters built in. | scsiwyg is a blog and wiki publishing platform operated through AI chat, where the agent drafts content for the user to review and approve. |
| REST API | Public REST endpoints expose site settings, posts, tags, pages, search, RSS and newsletter signup; administrative routes require JWT. | The REST API supports scripts, CI/CD, and programmatic publishing; write endpoints require a bearer token while read endpoints are public. |
Meridian plans
- Self-HostedFree
- Managed Cloud$9 a month
scsiwyg plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$9 a month
- Free foreverFree
- Pro for the obsessive$9 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 scsiwyg if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.