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BardCanvas vs Serendipity
Both stand on blogging platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+1
BardCanvas offers a broad open-source base for publishing and community sites, with extensible modules and several integrations. Its technical installation requirements and unspecified premium pricing should be checked before adoption.
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Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb
Serendipity combines straightforward blog editing with extensibility, multiple-blog support, and broad publishing standards. It is a practical self-hosted choice for users comfortable maintaining the listed PHP, database, and Apache environment.
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| BardCanvas | Serendipity | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Linux, Web | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Serendipity |
| Website | bardcanvas.com | s9y.org |
| On blogging platforms | #38 of 125 | #42 of 125 |
BardCanvas: what it does well
- Free GNU GPL v3 base bundle
- Supports blogs, forums and social networks
- Modules can be extended or reused
- Includes moderation, comments and search
- Android and iOS apps are listed
What to know first
- Installation requires Linux-based hosting
- PHP 5.3 or later is required
Serendipity: what it does well
- Free and open source
- WYSIWYG, Markdown, and Textile editing
- Nested categories and tags
- Multiple users and independent weblogs
- Plugin-based spam controls
What to know first
- Requires PHP 7.4 or newer
- Requires Apache and a supported database
- Self-hosted deployment is required
- 2.7 is only a development snapshot
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