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Best Live Blog Software in 2026

When stories develop, live blog software lets publishers post event updates and rolling reports.

8 apps
Research read 28 Sept 2026
How the order is worked out

1

24liveblog

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

6.5 Free plan · paid from $39/mo (annual) Visit site
2

Sourcefabric Live Blog

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

6.0 Free plan · 7-day trial Visit site
3

Live Blog

Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

4.6 From €29 Visit site
4

Glide CMS Live Reporting

Paid Web

4.5 Pricing on request Visit site
5

Live Center

Paid Web

4.2 Pricing on request Visit site
6

Tickaroo Live Blog
by Tickaroo GmbH
Paid WebiPhoneAndroid

4.2 Pricing on request Visit site
7

Veegam News CMS

Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

4.2 Pricing on request Visit site
8

Publive

Paid Web

4.1 Pricing on request Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

Depending on the product, check for automatic updates, scheduled publishing, media embeds, reader notifications, language options and different publishing formats.

Questions

Can I find live blog software with a free plan?

Both 24liveblog and Sourcefabric Live Blog include a listed free plan.

Which live blog tool has a trial?

A seven-day trial is listed for Sourcefabric Live Blog.

What does 24liveblog cost after its free plan?

Annual billing puts 24liveblog's paid plans at $39 per month.

Do these tools run on mobile platforms?

Across the list, products run on web, iOS or Android; Tickaroo Live Blog and Veegam News CMS specify all three.

What should I compare between live blog tools?

Compare free access, starting prices, live updates, scheduling, media embedding, notifications, interface languages and publishing formats.

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