Side by side
Ellipsus vs WriteFreely
Both stand on writing apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Ellipsus provides browser-based writing and collaboration with a broad free tier. Paid Plus paths add immediate Plus access through monthly or annual payments, or a listed perpetual option.
Visit Ellipsus Free plan APIiPhoneLinux+2
WriteFreely offers a lightweight publishing system with community controls and fediverse support. Use the free self-hosted software for server control, or choose managed Write.as hosting for paid yearly service.
Visit WriteFreelyThe facts
| Ellipsus | WriteFreely | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | API, iPhone, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Ellipsus Plus annual: $60 a year | Write.as personal blog hosting (managed WriteFreely hosting): $6 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Maker | Ellipsus | Not published |
| Website | ellipsus.com | writefreely.org |
| On writing apps | #54 of 135 | #50 of 135 |
Ellipsus: what it does well
- Unlimited documents on the free plan
- Supports real-time collaboration
- Provides version history
- Offers extensive export formats
- Includes syncing and sharing
What to know first
- No offline mode
- No mobile apps
- Plus pricing includes ownership payment schedules
- Perpetual license price is listed per month
WriteFreely: what it does well
- Free and open source under AGPLv3
- Distraction-free editor saves automatically
- Supports Markdown, HTML, media, and MathJax
- ActivityPub federation connects to fediverse platforms
- Provides API publishing and reading access
What to know first
- Self-hosting requires command-line experience
- No built-in memberships
- No blog analytics
- Mac app is marked “soon”
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