Meridian
8.5#3 in blogging platformsFrom $9 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitMeridian vs WebNami
What both publish
| Fact | Meridian | WebNami |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | The documentation says generated static files can be hosted on Netlify, Vercel, GitHub Pages, or a traditional web host. |
| Product | Meridian is a self-hosted blog engine with memberships and newsletters built in. | WebNami describes itself as an opinionated, lightweight blogging tool for developers that generates static, SEO-ready sites from Markdown. |
Meridian plans
- Self-HostedFree
- Managed Cloud$9 a month
WebNami plans
No prices published.
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 WebNami if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.