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The Blog Story 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 Web
The Blog Story provides a broad free publishing workflow with open readership and writer-management tools. Storage limits and administrator review are the main constraints to consider.
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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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| The Blog Story | Tumblr | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Tumblr Premium: $6.99 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | The Blog Story | Not published |
| Website | theblogstory.in | tumblr.com |
| On blogging platforms | #87 of 125 | #11 of 125 |
The Blog Story: what it does well
- Free forever with unlimited blogs
- Reading requires no account
- Post scheduling and analytics
- Writer Studio manages published work
- JSON and post export options
What to know first
- Administrator review delays publication
- 500 MB storage per account
- Uploads have per-file size limits
- Advertising requires approval
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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