Meridian
8.5#3 in blogging platformsFrom $9 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitMeridian vs WriteFreely
WriteFreely
7.6#30 in blogging platformsFrom $6 a monthFree planiOSWebAPILinux
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Meridian | WriteFreely |
|---|---|---|
| API | Meridian exposes a REST API and a GraphQL endpoint, with GraphQL available in development mode. | The API provides read access and publishing abilities for building applications and utilities; documented endpoints are officially supported while undocumented ones may change without notice. |
| Blog analytics | Yes | No |
| Built-in memberships | Yes | No |
Meridian plans
- Self-HostedFree
- Managed Cloud$9 a month
WriteFreely plans
- WriteFreely (self-hosted software)Free
- Write.as personal blog hosting (managed WriteFreely hosting)$6 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 WriteFreely if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.