Side by side
Dotclear vs LiveJournal
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-hostedWeb
Dotclear offers a broad free blogging toolkit for users comfortable managing their own hosting. Its themes, widgets, plugins, and multiple-blog support add flexibility, while installation and server responsibility remain with the user.
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LiveJournal combines personal publishing with community participation across web and mobile platforms. A free plan is available, with paid packages for additional services.
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| Dotclear | LiveJournal | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Professional package of service: 117 RUB a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Dotclear | LiveJournal |
| Website | dotclear.org | livejournal.com |
| On blogging platforms | #31 of 125 | #35 of 125 |
Dotclear: what it does well
- Free software under AGPLv3 or later
- Supports multilingual content and editorial workflows
- Includes theme editor and navigation widgets
- 153 registered plugins listed
- Allows multiple blogs
What to know first
- Requires a web host and database
- Self-hosted installation is required
- No automated hosting-platform setup script
- Security of personal data is not guaranteed
LiveJournal: what it does well
- Publishes text, photos, and video
- Supports topic-based communities
- Offers web, Android, and iOS access
- Connects with Google Analytics and Search Console
- Includes a free plan
What to know first
- Accounts without packages have a 4,000-tag limit
- Twitter and Facebook login are temporarily unavailable
- Personal data is stored in databases in Russia
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