Meridian
8.5#3 in blogging platformsFrom $9 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitMeridian vs WritePage
What both publish
| Fact | Meridian | WritePage |
|---|---|---|
| Blog analytics | Yes | Yes |
| Custom domain | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | 9 | 15 |
| Product | Meridian is a self-hosted blog engine with memberships and newsletters built in. | WritePage is an all-in-one blogging platform with blog hosting, newsletter delivery, and analytics. |
| Publishing | Its block-based editor stores content as structured JSON and supports posts, static pages, tags, full-text search, and RSS. | Users can publish a post and email it to newsletter subscribers from the same platform. |
Meridian plans
- Self-HostedFree
- Managed Cloud$9 a month
WritePage plans
- FreeFree
- Writer$15 a month
- Studio$39 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 WritePage if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.