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Hatena Blog vs Tumblr
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 AndroidAPIiPhone+1
Choose Hatena Blog if you want a multi-platform blogging service with custom domains, scheduled posts, analytics, and the option to increase blog and upload allowances through a Pro course. The free plan may be restrictive if you need more than three blogs, 300 MB of monthly photo uploads, or five article revision histories.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Tumblr combines blogging, community participation, and several tools for managing a blog. Consider its export limits and lack of content importing if moving existing material is important.
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| Hatena Blog | Tumblr | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Tumblr Premium (yearly): $69.99 a year |
| Plans published | 5 | 4 |
| Maker | Hatena Blog | Not published |
| Website | blog.hatena.ne.jp | tumblr.com |
| On blogging platforms | #10 of 125 | #14 of 125 |
Hatena Blog: what it does well
- Available on web, iOS, and Android.
- Supports custom domains and custom-code theme customization.
- Includes post scheduling and blog analytics.
- Pro courses allow up to 10 blogs.
- Pro courses include 3 GB monthly photo uploads and 50 revision histories.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to 3 blogs.
- Free plan allows 300 MB of monthly photo uploads.
- Free plan includes 5 article revision histories.
Tumblr: what it does well
- Free plan provides basic Tumblr access
- Custom domains and custom-code themes
- Posts can be scheduled and analyzed
- Communities support posts and reblogs
- Authenticator-app two-factor authentication and backup codes
What to know first
- Exports capped at four per blog monthly
- Exports retained for three days
- Content cannot be imported from other platforms or Tumblr blogs
- Premium starts at $6.99 per month
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