WriteFreely

An open-source, minimalist blogging platform focused on simplicity and federation with the Fediverse.

Summary

blogging-platformopen-sourcefediverseminimalistmarkdown

Pros

  • Open-source and self-hostable
  • Federated with Mastodon and ActivityPub
  • Clean, distraction-free writing
  • Multiple blogs under one account

Cons

  • Limited styling and customization
  • Fewer features than major platforms
  • Self-hosting requires technical skills
  • Small developer community

Pricing

Free (self-hosted), or Write.as Pro hosting from $6/month

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