Side by side
Plerd vs Silvrback
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-hosted
Plerd offers a focused static publishing workflow with Markdown, templates, feeds, and IndieWeb support. Users must supply hosting, install Perl dependencies, and understand that source HTML passes through unfiltered.
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Silvrback focuses on writing-centered blogging while covering publishing, collaboration, private access, and exports. Its paid plans include a 14-day trial, but readers seeking extensive themes or technical options may find its stated scope limited.
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| Plerd | Silvrback | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Annual: $34.99 a year |
| Plans published | None | 3 |
| Maker | Plerd | Silvrback |
| Website | github.com | silvrback.com |
| On blogging platforms | #110 of 125 | #114 of 125 |
Plerd: what it does well
- Generates static sites from one folder
- Supports GitHub-Flavored Markdown
- Provides Atom and JSON feeds
- Templates use Template Toolkit
- Supports microformats and Webmention
What to know first
- Requires Perl 5.26 or later
- Needs cpanm for installation
- Basic mode provides no web server
- Source HTML is not filtered
Silvrback: what it does well
- Markdown and WYSIWYG editors
- Code highlighting and MathJax support
- Custom domains and scheduled posts
- Private blogs for invited readers
- Content and subscriber-list export
What to know first
- No free plan
- Theme customization is basic
- May not suit users wanting extensive options
- May not suit users wanting thousands of themes
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