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Textpattern vs Writizzy
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 LinuxSelf-hostedWeb
Textpattern combines website publishing, template control, and extensibility in a free self-hosted CMS. Its server requirements and lack of custom user roles are important considerations for prospective users.
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Free plan APIWeb
Writizzy combines blogging, newsletters, memberships and paid subscriptions, with migration and customization options. The Free plan has defined audience and storage limits; higher plans raise capacity and add team features.
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| Textpattern | Writizzy | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted, Web | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Starter: €9 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | textpattern.com | writizzy.com |
| On blogging platforms | #24 of 125 | #20 of 125 |
Textpattern: what it does well
- Free and open-source under GPLv2
- Supports multilingual content and SEO tools
- Includes editorial workflows and custom content types
- Community plugins can extend the CMS
- Documentation and a community forum are available
What to know first
- Does not support custom user roles
- Requires self-hosted Apache or Nginx with PHP and MySQL
- MariaDB is not officially supported
Writizzy: what it does well
- Newsletter tools include subscriber management and delivery tracking
- Supports Stripe-powered paid subscriptions
- Custom domains and advanced theme customization
- Can import content from five named publishing platforms
- Free plan includes one blog
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to 100 newsletter subscribers
- Free plan includes 100MB media storage
- Free plan includes 400 monthly email sends
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