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Halo vs Pagecord
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 WebLinuxiPhone+1
Halo combines blogging, content management, publishing controls, and optional store features across several platforms. The Community Edition provides an open-source route, while commercial editions add store and management capabilities.
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Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb
Pagecord offers several routes from writing to publishing, plus site export and RSS. The free plan has unlimited posts and pages but a limited upload allowance; Premium adds custom-site tools and publishing features.
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| Halo | Pagecord | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web, Linux, iPhone, Android | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Premium: $2.50 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 7 |
| Maker | Halo | Pagecord |
| Website | halo.run | pagecord.com |
| On blogging platforms | #17 of 125 | #21 of 125 |
Halo: what it does well
- Available on web, Linux, iOS, and Android
- Supports custom domains
- Allows custom-code themes
- Includes scheduled posts and analytics
- Community Edition is GPL-3.0 open source
What to know first
- No built-in memberships
- Store capabilities are tied to Commercial Edition
Pagecord: what it does well
- Free plan includes unlimited posts and pages
- Publish through email, Obsidian, CLI and API
- Exports sites with images as HTML or Markdown
- Public RSS feed for every blog
- 14-day Premium trial without a credit card
What to know first
- Classic allows 20 image and audio uploads
- Premium newsletters include up to 250 subscribers
- API allows 60 requests per minute per blog
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