Meridian
8.5#3 in blogging platformsFrom $9 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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WordPress.com
8.7#2 in blogging platformsFrom $2.75 a monthFree planAndroidiOS
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| Fact | Meridian | WordPress.com |
|---|---|---|
| Blog analytics | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in memberships | Yes | Yes |
| Custom domain | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | 9 | 2.75 |
Meridian plans
- Self-HostedFree
- Managed Cloud$9 a month
WordPress.com plans
- FreeFree
- Personal$2.75 a month
- Premium$5.50 a month
- Business$17.50 a month
- Commerce$31.50 a month
- WordPress VIP$25,000 a year
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 WordPress.com if…
WordPress.com suits people who want hosted publishing with mobile site management, scheduled posts, memberships, or analytics. Business and Commerce may suit teams needing developer tools, backups, or ecommerce features.