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PostOwl vs Tumblr

PostOwl

6.5#86 in blogging platformsFree plan
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Tumblr

8.4#4 in blogging platformsFrom $69.99 a year
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What both publish

FactPostOwlTumblr
CompanyThe About page names Tom as the person who came up with the idea and Michael as the author of most of the initial code.Automattic's press fact sheet lists Tumblr among its products and gives Automattic's headquarters as San Francisco, California.
Custom domainYesYes
Free planYesYes
PurposePostOwl is an open-source web application for personal blogging, private journaling, and sharing letters with friends.Tumblr describes itself as a place for creativity where people can share what they are, like, think, and stand for.
SupportThe maker invites users to join GitHub Discussions and welcomes new contributors.Tumblr's Help Center provides documentation and a Contact Support option.

PostOwl plans

  • Self-hostedFree

Tumblr plans

  • Tumblr Premium$6.99 a month
  • FreeFree
  • Tumblr Premium (monthly)$6.99 a month
  • Tumblr Premium (yearly)$69.99 a year

Pick PostOwl if…

You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.

Pick Tumblr if…

Tumblr suits people who want to publish posts, share them through reblogging, or participate in communities. Blog owners who want scheduling, analytics, custom domains, or custom-code themes may also find its blog tools relevant.

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