Side by side
FlatPress vs WhiteWind
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
FlatPress provides a compact, extensible blogging system for single-user PHP hosting. Its file storage and GPLv2 license simplify deployment, while the single-user design limits shared administration.
Visit FlatPress Free plan Web
WhiteWind provides free Markdown blogging tied to atproto, with reactions and personal data-server storage. A Bluesky account is necessary, and the service does not provide built-in blog analytics.
Visit WhiteWindThe facts
| FlatPress | WhiteWind | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | FlatPress | Not published |
| Website | flatpress.org | whtwnd.com |
| On blogging platforms | #103 of 125 | #107 of 125 |
FlatPress: what it does well
- Free GNU GPLv2 software
- No database required
- Smarty themes and plugin extensions
- Built-in feeds, galleries, search, and media tools
- Comment spam protection available
What to know first
- Designed for a single user only
- Requires PHP 7.2–8.5 and extensions
- Self-hosted setup is required
- Every supported user has administrative powers
WhiteWind: what it does well
- Free plan
- Markdown publishing
- Federated atproto delivery
- Personal data-server storage
- Comments and likes displayed
What to know first
- Bluesky account required
- No blog analytics feature
- Google Analytics uses cookies
- Web platform only
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