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BlogEngine.NET vs PubPub
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 Self-hostedWebWindows
BlogEngine.NET offers blogging, publishing controls, and customization as free open-source software. Its Windows hosting requirements and setup security steps are important considerations before installation.
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PubPub combines collaborative editing, scholarly publishing workflows, and broad document conversion in a free platform. Check its output limitations and hosting requirements before planning highly customized or managed deployments.
Visit PubPubThe facts
| BlogEngine.NET | PubPub | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Modern Theme: $14.99, paid once | PubPub Platform hosting and support: $3,500 a year |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Maker | BlogEngine.NET | Not published |
| Website | blogengine.io | pubpub.org |
| On blogging platforms | #32 of 125 | #36 of 125 |
BlogEngine.NET: what it does well
- Tracks post, page, and comment statistics
- Supports drafts for later publication
- Offers themes, widgets, and plugins
- Stores content in XML by default
- Supports several standard SQL databases
What to know first
- Manual installation requires Windows Server hosting and IIS
- Requires ASP.NET 4.5 or later
- The live demo cannot save changes
- Installation requires write access to application folders
PubPub: what it does well
- Free plan includes all PubPub features
- Real-time co-author editing and role assignment
- Imports Word, XML, LaTeX, and Markdown
- Exports PDF, Word, Markdown, LaTeX, and JATS XML
- Supports Crossref, Zotero, and Mendeley metadata
What to know first
- Academic infrastructure support is typically not customizable
- Highly customized PDF or JATS XML may need other tools
- Hosted support costs $3,500 a year
- Legacy self-hosting depends on AWS or Firebase
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