Side by side
FC2 Blog vs PostOwl
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 Web
FC2 Blog provides core publishing tools on the web, with a free tier and Pro variants for General or Adult use. The main plan differences are storage, posting, file-size, and FTP-upload allowances.
Visit FC2 Blog Free plan Self-hostedWeb
PostOwl combines blogging, journaling, and private letter sharing in a self-hosted web application. Its free plan and single-file storage fit users who can manage technical deployment and manual backups.
Visit PostOwlThe facts
| FC2 Blog | PostOwl | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Maker | FC2 Blog | Not published |
| Website | blog.fc2.com | postowl.com |
| On blogging platforms | #87 of 125 | #91 of 125 |
FC2 Blog: what it does well
- Offers a free plan
- Supports custom domains
- Allows theme customization through custom code
- Includes scheduled posts and memberships
- Provides blog analytics
What to know first
- Free plan limited to 30 posts daily
- Free files limited to 10 MB
- Web platform only
PostOwl: what it does well
- Open-source self-hosted web application
- Custom domain support
- Secret-link letter sharing
- Single SQLite file stores content
- Free self-hosted plan
What to know first
- Deployment requires technical knowledge
- Project is described as a technical preview
- Backups are currently manual
- Hosted version is coming soon
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