Side by side
Blot vs Bonumark Stream
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.
Paid Self-hostedWeb
Blot takes a file-based approach to publishing and offers substantial control through code and templates. Its paid model, file limits, and public-folder warning matter when choosing it.
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Paid APISelf-hostedWeb
Bonumark Stream offers broad publishing, portability, and federation options for a self-hosted microblog. Its technical setup, single-publisher limit, and changing pre-1.0 status should shape your decision.
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| Blot | Bonumark Stream | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Not published |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Blot: $6 a month | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | Blot | Not published |
| Website | blot.im | bonumark.org |
| On blogging platforms | #116 of 125 | #120 of 125 |
Blot: what it does well
- Files become posts automatically
- Supports custom domains and custom code
- Syncs through several storage and Git services
- Includes scheduling and blog analytics
- Source code is AGPL licensed
What to know first
- No free plan is listed
- Costs $6 a month per site
- Dropbox syncing excludes files over 100 MB
- Hosted folders can be readable by visitors
Bonumark Stream: what it does well
- Free and open source
- Supports scheduled posts and drafts
- Optional ActivityPub federation
- Multiple import and export formats
- Custom domains and advanced themes
What to know first
- Requires PHP 8.1+ and database setup
- Admin account is the sole publisher
- Federation is off by default
- Pre-1.0 details may change
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