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Best Blog Software in 2026

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    Jekyll

    Free plan Open source LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2

    Jekyll provides a text-to-static-site workflow with blog features, themes, plugins, and multiple deployment options. Its installation dependencies are worth checking before choosing it.

    9.0 Open source Visit site
  2. 2

    WordPress

    by WordPress
    Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+2

    WordPress offers a flexible publishing foundation with options for both nontechnical site builders and developers. The self-hosted plan is free, but requires hosting and a domain of your own.

    8.7 Free plan Visit site
  3. 3

    Bludit

    Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWeb

    Bludit offers a free flat-file CMS with editorial, SEO and customization features. It requires PHP hosting, while optional PRO plugins are available from the $2 Patreon tier and above.

    7.5 Free plan Visit site
  4. 4

    Bear Blog

    Free plan Web

    Choose Bear Blog if you want a web-based place to publish words with feeds, scheduled posts, and a free starting plan.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    FlatPress

    by FlatPress
    Free plan Self-hostedWeb

    FlatPress provides a compact, extensible blogging system for single-user PHP hosting. Its file storage and GPLv2 license simplify deployment, while the single-user design limits shared administration.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    HTMLy

    Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWeb

    HTMLy combines flat-file publishing with scheduling, search, custom fields, and multiple content-management methods. Check hosting requirements and be prepared to install themes manually.

    7.3 Open source Visit site
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    Micro.blog

    by Micro.blog
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2

    Micro.blog blends personal publishing with a chronological social feed and broad interoperability.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $5/mo Visit site
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    BlogCloud

    Free plan Web

    BlogCloud combines hosted publishing with theme customization, moderation, collaboration, and optional commerce.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
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    Hashnode

    by Hashnode
    Free plan APIWeb

    Hashnode offers technical writing tools alongside publication management, custom domains, and analytics. Its Free plan covers one publication; API reading and publishing are restricted to Pro.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $5/mo Visit site
  10. 10

    Substack

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Choose Substack if you want one publishing flow for several content formats, with audience discovery tools and paid subscription options.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
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    Lavvus

    Free plan APIWeb

    Lavvus brings writing, newsletters, link pages, and automation together with European hosting and stated privacy protections.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from €6/mo Visit site
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    Publii

    by Publii
    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Publii covers core blog publishing needs with custom domains, code-based theme customization, and analytics at no cost. Its listed feature set omits memberships and post scheduling.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
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    Hexo

    by Hexo
    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Hexo provides a code-oriented way to generate and deploy static blogs with extensive theme and plugin customization.

    7.0 Open source Visit site
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    Tumblr

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Tumblr combines blogging, community participation, and several tools for managing a blog. Consider its export limits and lack of content importing if moving existing material is important.

    7.0 Free plan · paid from $6.99/mo Visit site
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    WriteFreely

    Free plan APIiPhoneLinux+2

    WriteFreely offers a lightweight publishing system with community controls and fediverse support.

    7.0 Open source Visit site
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    Pelican

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Pelican offers a text-based route to static sites with multiple content formats and deployment options.

    6.8 Free plan Visit site
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    WordPress.com

    by WordPress.com
    Free plan AndroidiPhone

    WordPress.com offers hosted site publishing with mobile management, memberships, analytics, and unmetered bandwidth.

    6.7 Free plan · paid from $2.75/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Write.as

    by Write.as
    Free plan Self-hosted

    Choose Write.as if you want ad-free publishing with multiple reading channels, post scheduling, and options to export or self-host.

    6.6 Free plan · paid from $6/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Writizzy

    Free plan APIWeb

    Writizzy combines blogging, newsletters, memberships and paid subscriptions, with migration and customization options.

    6.6 Free plan · paid from €9/mo Visit site
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    WritePage

    Free plan Web

    WritePage combines publishing, newsletters, analytics, and AI-assisted themes in one platform with a usable free tier.

    6.5 Free plan · paid from $15/mo Visit site
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    ContioReach

    Free plan Web
    6.1 Free plan · paid from $15/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Ghost

    by Ghost
    Free trial Web

    Ghost brings publishing, newsletters, memberships, and editorial tools into one platform. It offers a trial but no permanent free plan, and publication revenue may still incur processor fees.

    6.0 From $18/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Typen

    Free plan Web
    5.6 Free plan · paid from $9/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Posthaven

    Paid Web

    Posthaven combines flexible publishing, custom theme code, privacy controls, and email distribution in a web service. Its paid-only model and lack of blog importing are important considerations.

    5.2 From $5/mo Visit site
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    Movable Type

    Paid Web
    4.2 7-day trial Visit site

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