
Meridian
8.5#3 in blogging platformsFrom $9 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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| Fact | Meridian | Writizzy |
|---|---|---|
| Blog analytics | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in memberships | Yes | Yes |
| Custom domain | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Product | Meridian is a self-hosted blog engine with memberships and newsletters built in. | Writizzy is a blogging platform for publishing articles and newsletters. |
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.
Writizzy may suit bloggers or small publishing teams who want to manage posts, newsletters, and memberships on the web. Its custom-domain and theme options may appeal to publishers who want control over their blog’s presentation.