Meridian
8.5#3 in blogging platformsFrom $9 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitMeridian vs WhiteWind
What both publish
| Fact | Meridian | WhiteWind |
|---|---|---|
| Blog analytics | Yes | No |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Product | Meridian is a self-hosted blog engine with memberships and newsletters built in. | WhiteWind is a Markdown blog service built on atproto. |
| Publishing | Its block-based editor stores content as structured JSON and supports posts, static pages, tags, full-text search, and RSS. | Articles are delivered to federated atproto services when the author saves them. |
Meridian plans
- Self-HostedFree
- Managed Cloud$9 a month
WhiteWind 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 WhiteWind if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.