Tumblr
8.4#4 in blogging platformsFrom $69.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitTumblr vs WriteFreely
WriteFreely
7.6#30 in blogging platformsFrom $6 a monthFree planiOSWebAPILinux
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Tumblr | WriteFreely |
|---|---|---|
| Blog analytics | Yes | No |
| Community | Communities let members post directly or reblog Tumblr posts into communities they belong to. | Admins can allow open or closed registrations, invite writers, and set community policies. |
| Post scheduling | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | Tumblr describes itself as a place for creativity where people can share what they are, like, think, and stand for. | WriteFreely is free, open source software for publishing a personal blog or a writing community on the web. |
| Support | Tumblr's Help Center provides documentation and a Contact Support option. | Help is primarily community-provided through the forum; paid one-time and ongoing support is available for self-hosters. |
Tumblr plans
- Tumblr Premium$6.99 a month
- FreeFree
- Tumblr Premium (monthly)$6.99 a month
- Tumblr Premium (yearly)$69.99 a year
WriteFreely plans
- WriteFreely (self-hosted software)Free
- Write.as personal blog hosting (managed WriteFreely hosting)$6 a month
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.
Pick WriteFreely if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.