Tumblr AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Blog Publishing Tools

The best Blog Publishing alternative to Tumblr is WordPress, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Tumblr and loads of them are Blog Publishing Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Blog Publishing Tool alternatives to Tumblr are Minds, Medium, Write.as and Bear Blog.

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  1. WordPress icon

    WordPress

     1668 likes

    Create a website or blog with open-source software focused on accessibility, ease of use, performance, and security. Minimal setup, powerful growth features, and a large community supporting democratization of publishing.

    115 WordPress alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    • Cloudron
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    WordPress vs Tumblr Comments
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    Negative
    27

    Tumblr is for micro-blogging, and WordPress is for the more wordy articles. It's not very similar at all.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    3

    WordPress is for publishing articles, not microblogging.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Theres no endless scrolling feature. No app.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 4 comments
    • WordPress is Freemium and Open SourceTumblr is Free and Proprietary
    • WordPress is CustomizableTumblr is not according to our users
  2. Minds icon

    Minds

     328 likes

    An open-source platform for decentralized social networking. Users can monetize posts through ads or monthly support, engaging in various features such as Blogs, Videos, and secure private chats. Minds supports free speech and facilitates sharing across networks and exploring global trends.

    124 Minds alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Minds vs Tumblr Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    -8

    Only similar on the quantity of Alt right content. Not safe and won't stop bugging you even if you delete your account, will still send you emails as if you didn't delete it.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Minds is Freemium and Open SourceTumblr is Free and Proprietary
    • Minds is Security-focused and Privacy focusedTumblr is not according to our users
  4. Medium icon

    Medium

     182 likes

    Medium is a new place on the Internet where people share ideas and stories that are longer than 140 characters and not just for friends. It’s designed for little stories that make your day better and manifestos that change the world.

    135 Medium alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Medium vs Tumblr Comments
    Space Nib
    Negative
    2

    Medium is heavily text-based with "stories". Free version only lets you read a limited number of stories per month, you have to pay to have unlimited access. However, it has no advertising.

    • Medium is Freemium and ProprietaryTumblr is Free and Proprietary
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    Mozello icon
    Mozello

    User-friendly platform for creating mobile-friendly sites, blogs, and stores quickly. Features include SEO tools, multilingual support, and complete hosting management with no tech skills needed.

    https://www.mozello.com
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  6. Write.as icon

    Write.as

     122 likes

    Write.as lets you write and publish text instantly. Write a note for yourself to read later. Create a standalone article you can quickly broadcast on social media — or publish a full blog.

    101 Write.as alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Kindle Fire
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  8. Blogger icon

    Blogger

     224 likes

    Publish blogs with free hosting on a customizable platform offering a choice of templates, flexible layouts, custom or blogspot.com domains, built-in analytics and AdSense monetization, unlimited storage for posts and images, and secure Google service integration.

    199 Blogger alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
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    Blogger vs Tumblr Comments
    ccesar
    Negative
    10

    Lack of social features. Each blog is a island.

    Guest
    Negative
    7

    Tumblr is a microblogging platform, Blogger is more like Wordpress.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    3

    Blogger is a full blogging site and not like Tumblr.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 4 comments
    • Blogger is Free and ProprietaryTumblr is also Free and Proprietary
  10. Substack icon

    Substack

     33 likes

    Substack is a newsletter service and blogging platform, making it an alternative to Medium, TinyLetter and WordPress blogs.

    41 Substack alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Android TV
    • Google TV
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  11. Solcial icon

    Solcial

     56 likes

    Solcial is a decentralised social network built for privacy and freedom of speech. It give users the ability to interact with each other without fear of censorship and to allow content creators to monetize their work fairly at market value.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
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  13. Known icon

    Known

     83 likes

    Known is a simple platform for publishing words, pictures, podcasts and more to a site that you control. Choose to share it on social networks like Twitter and Facebook, or extend it to integrate with the software you already use.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    Known vs Tumblr Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    3

    Very familiar design for Tumblr users. Various post types.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    ccesar
    Positive
    2

    Have post types, reblog (called repost), a very similar look and feel.

    • Known is Freemium and ProprietaryTumblr is Free and Proprietary
  14. Pillowfort icon

    Pillowfort

     9 likes

    [Pillowfort is currently in closed beta with over 40,000 users. Everyone who donates $5 or more will get a registration key (or keys) to create an account on the site]

    107 Pillowfort alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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    Pillowfort vs Tumblr Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    like tumblr, but with way more privacy settings and content control. also a very nice community!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    thebandkanon
    Positive
    0

    It's been getting frequent updates and improvements and the staff is responsive and makes decision based on user feedback, unlike tumblr's staff.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    very similar to tumblr, but has probably all the features tumblr users ever wanted

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Pillowfort is Free and ProprietaryTumblr is also Free and Proprietary
    • Pillowfort is Privacy focusedTumblr is not according to our users
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    Comma

     12 likes

    Comma is an open source blogging platform with a minimal and beautiful page.

    Cost / License

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    • Online
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