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Ready-to-use hosted solutions that let you start blogging immediately without technical setup.
These platforms handle hosting, security, and updates while providing essential blogging features out of the box, including analytics, subscriber management, and monetization tools.
Most offer limited customization compared to self-hosted options, but deliver reliability and convenience.
| ✅ Perfect for | ❌ Not ideal for |
|---|---|
| Writers wanting to focus solely on content | Those needing extensive customization |
| Beginners seeking immediate start with no setup | Developers wanting code-level control |
| Creators prioritizing convenience over control | Projects requiring unique functionality |
| Those avoiding technical maintenance | Full ownership of platform and data |
| Reliable performance without infrastructure concerns | Blogs with very specific design requirements |
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Medium
A popular publishing platform connecting readers with writers and their ideas through a clean, minimalist interface.
Substack
Publishing platform that combines newsletters, blogs, and podcasts with built-in monetization via paid subscriptions.
beehiiv
A newsletter platform built for creators and publishers focused on growth, monetization and audience insights.
Hashnode
A blogging platform focused on developers that offers free hosting with custom domains and a built-in developer community.
WordPress.com
Official hosted WordPress solution from Automattic offering an integrated platform for blogging without technical setup.
Ghost Pro
Official hosted version of Ghost publishing platform, focused on professional publishing and newsletters.
DEV (dev.to)
Community-focused platform where software developers write articles, take part in discussions, and build their professional profiles.
Blogger
Google's free blogging platform offering simple hosting, custom domains, and integration with Google services.
Bear Blog
A privacy-focused, no-nonsense, super-fast blogging platform emphasizing simplicity and minimalism.
Write.as
A minimalist, privacy-focused blogging platform designed for writers who want a distraction-free publishing experience.
Micro.blog
A platform that combines short-form blogging with social media features while maintaining independence and content ownership.
WriteFreely
An open-source, minimalist blogging platform focused on simplicity and federation with the Fediverse.