WordPress
8.8#1 in blogging platformsFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWordPress vs WriteFreely
WriteFreely
7.6#30 in blogging platformsFrom $6 a monthFree planiOSWebAPILinux
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | WordPress | WriteFreely |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | WordPress describes itself as suitable for creators, small businesses, enterprises, first-time bloggers, and professional developers. | WriteFreely is presented for individuals publishing blogs and operators hosting writing communities. |
| Installation | Users can download and install WordPress themselves with their own hosting and domain or set it up through a hosting provider. | Self-hosting requires command-line experience and access to a server where an executable can run; the setup guide says installation takes about 30 minutes. |
WordPress plans
- WordPress (self-hosted)Free
- WordPress softwareFree
WriteFreely plans
- WriteFreely (self-hosted software)Free
- Write.as personal blog hosting (managed WriteFreely hosting)$6 a month
Pick WordPress if…
WordPress suits creators, bloggers, businesses, and developers who want a publishing platform they can extend with themes, plugins, or code. Self-hosted use requires your own hosting and domain.
Pick WriteFreely if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.