Meridian
8.5#3 in blogging platformsFrom $9 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitMeridian vs WordPress
What both publish
| Fact | Meridian | WordPress |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Product | Meridian is a self-hosted blog engine with memberships and newsletters built in. | WordPress is an open-source publishing platform and content management system for websites, blogs, portals, and applications. |
| Publishing | Its block-based editor stores content as structured JSON and supports posts, static pages, tags, full-text search, and RSS. | The platform supports drafts, scheduled posts, revisions, public or private content, and password-protected posts and pages. |
Meridian plans
- Self-HostedFree
- Managed Cloud$9 a month
WordPress plans
- WordPress (self-hosted)Free
- WordPress softwareFree
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 if…
WordPress suits creators, bloggers, businesses, and developers who want a publishing platform they can extend with themes, plugins, or code. Self-hosted use requires your own hosting and domain.