Side by side
EMLOG 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 APIExtensionLinux+2
EMLOG offers a broad open-source publishing base with custom domains, media handling, SEO controls and extensions. Choose it when its Linux-oriented deployment and custom-code approach match your project.
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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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| EMLOG | Serendipity | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Extension, Linux, Self-hosted, Web | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Serendipity |
| Website | emlog.dev | s9y.org |
| On blogging platforms | #46 of 125 | #42 of 125 |
EMLOG: what it does well
- Free plan available
- Markdown editor for writing
- Custom domains and code-based themes
- Media manager handles multiple formats
- One-click plugin installation
What to know first
- Theme customization requires custom code
- Full-site CDN caching is unsupported
- Premium listed at $29 a month
- Installation requires PHP and MySQL or MariaDB
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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