Meridian
8.5#3 in blogging platformsFrom $9 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitMeridian vs Zenblog
What both publish
| Fact | Meridian | Zenblog |
|---|---|---|
| API | Meridian exposes a REST API and a GraphQL endpoint, with GraphQL available in development mode. | The API provides authenticated blog and post endpoints and public endpoints for blog information and published posts; requests are rate limited. |
| Blog analytics | Yes | Yes |
| Custom domain | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | 9 | 14 |
| Publishing | Its block-based editor stores content as structured JSON and supports posts, static pages, tags, full-text search, and RSS. | Users can review, edit, and publish to a custom domain or export posts to another platform. |
Meridian plans
- Self-HostedFree
- Managed Cloud$9 a month
Zenblog plans
- Launch$14 a month
- Pro$36 a month
- Free—
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 Zenblog if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.