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Excite Blog vs Open Live Writer
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 AndroidiPhoneWeb
Excite Blog combines general blogging tools with scheduling, analytics, social sharing, and codoc-based article sales. Its plans differ in storage, page counts, reports, advertising controls, and paid-content allowances.
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Open Live Writer provides free offline blog editing with media support and scheduled publishing. Check the Windows version requirements and the listed platform limitations before installing.
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| Excite Blog | Open Live Writer | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Advance: $270 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Excite Blog | Open Live Writer |
| Website | exblog.jp | openlivewriter.com |
| On blogging platforms | #76 of 125 | #72 of 125 |
Excite Blog: what it does well
- Supports web, Android, and iOS
- Rich links can display title, introduction, and image
- Posts can be scheduled
- Paid articles support prices from 100円
- Free plan available
What to know first
- Paid-article workflow lacks new-editor support
- Paid-article workflow lacks smartphone-app support
- Codoc deducts a 15% platform fee
- Free plan limits paid articles to four monthly
Open Live Writer: what it does well
- Offline composition and later publishing
- Supports photos and videos
- Lists five supported blog services
- Post scheduling available
- MIT-licensed and free
What to know first
- Windows XP unsupported
- Spell checking unavailable on Windows 7
- Mac and Linux ports require work
- SmartScreen warnings may appear
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