Cost / License
- Freemium
- Open Source (AGPL-3.0)
Application type
Platforms
- Online
- Self-Hosted
- Python
- Software as a Service (SaaS)




WriteFreely is described as 'Open-source, minimalist, federated, self-hosted blogging platform. It was built for and by Write.as and can be used to power a similar community or just a single blog' and is a Blog Publishing tool in the social & communications category. There are more than 25 alternatives to WriteFreely for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Self-Hosted, Mac, Windows and Linux apps. The best WriteFreely alternative is WordPress, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like WriteFreely are Ghost, Tumblr, Drupal and Jekyll.




A blogging platform designed for writing and publishing without friction. Writizzy integrates essential tools into a simple interface. For those who want a complete blog without getting lost in settings.




VuePress is a static site generator that uses markdown. It allows users to create content like blogs and documentation. Originally designed for Vue.js documentation, it now serves a wider user base. It emphasizes simplicity, with a minimal setup and markdown-centered structure.
[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]


Gojekyll is a partially-compatible clone of the Jekyll static site generator, written in the Go programming language. It provides build and serve commands, with directory watch and live reload.




Fountain is a batteries-included, self-hostable platform that reimagines digital publishing for the decentralized web. Designed as a web3-native alternative to Medium, Substack, and Mirror, Fountain gives creators true ownership of their content and audience.



Facet is a modern publishing platform where writers can create and share their work while offering readers a beautiful, distraction-free reading experience – no clunky PDFs, just great writing.



BlogMaker is a modern, no-code blogging platform built for creators, marketers, and businesses who want to grow their online presence. With a focus on speed, SEO, and simplicity, BlogMaker lets you launch and manage unlimited blogs under one subscription.



