Micro.blog
by Micro.blogMicro.blog suits people who want a personal blog paired with a chronological social timeline and cross-posting.
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Best Blog Software 2026
Facts read 24 Sep 2026 – 21 Oct 2026
Use blog software to create and manage posts through a website or hosted service. This guide helps US buyers compare plans, publishing controls, ownership options and platform support.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Micro.blog | Micro.blog suits people who want a personal blog paired with a chronological social timeline and cross-posting. | 6.2 | $5 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Mac | 7 Oct 2026 |
| 02 Substack | Substack suits writers, journalists, podcasters, video creators, experts, educators, and media companies seeking publishing and audience tools. | 5.8 | $50 one-time | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Tumblr | Tumblr may suit people who want to publish posts, share others' work with attribution and participate in communities. | 5.7 | $69.99 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 7 Oct 2026 |
| 04 Jekyll | It suits people building blogs or static websites who want markup-based content, custom layouts, plugins, and flexible deployment. | 5.6 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 05 WordPress | WordPress suits creators, small businesses, enterprises, first-time bloggers and professional developers. | 5.6 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 21 Oct 2026 |
| 06 WordPress.com | It suits people who want to publish and manage a website with mobile apps, scheduled posts, memberships, or analytics. | 5.5 | $2.75 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad | 27 Sep 2026 |
| 07 Write.as | 5.2 | $6 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Self-hosted | 28 Sep 2026 | |
| 08 WriteFreely | 5.1 | $6 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | iPhone & iPad, Web, Linux, API | 12 Oct 2026 | |
| 09 Writizzy | 5.1 | €9 a month | Free plan | Web, API | 4 Oct 2026 | |
| 10 Lavvus | 5.0 | €27 a month | Free plan | Web, API | 12 Oct 2026 |
The list is ordered by newest releases first, using figures makers publish and no scores.
02
Substack
Substack suits writers, journalists, podcasters, video creators, experts, educators, and media companies seeking publishing and audience tools.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record5.8 Visit
03
Tumblr
Tumblr may suit people who want to publish posts, share others' work with attribution and participate in communities.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Record5.7 Visit
04
Jekyll
It suits people building blogs or static websites who want markup-based content, custom layouts, plugins, and flexible deployment.
WebWindowsMac+2 Record5.6 Visit
05
WordPress
WordPress suits creators, small businesses, enterprises, first-time bloggers and professional developers.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record5.6 Visit
6
WordPress.com
AndroidiPhone & iPad $2.75 a month Record5.5 Visit It suits people who want to publish and manage a website with mobile apps, scheduled posts, memberships, or analytics.
Before you choose
Compare plan costs
Check whether a tool offers a free plan, then compare its paid-from price. A free trial can help you review paid features before choosing a plan.
Review publishing controls
Assess the editor, scheduling tools and support for a custom domain. These controls shape how you write, publish and present a site.
Check code and export options
Open-source code can matter if you need to inspect or change a tool. Content export helps you move posts and related material to another service.
Match your platform
Depending on the product, blog software may be offered for the web, Linux, self-hosting, APIs, iOS or macOS. Check the platform that fits your publishing workflow.
Look at users and analytics
For team publishing or management, see how many users each plan includes. Built-in analytics can show how a tool handles site reporting.
Questions
Do blog tools offer free plans?
Yes. Some entries provide free plans, and some include free trials.
Can I run blog software on my own server?
Yes. Self-hosted options are available, alongside web, Linux, API, iOS and macOS platforms.
Is open-source blog software available?
Yes. Open-source code is available from tools in this category.
What features should I compare?
Review each listing's free-plan status, starting price, custom-domain support, scheduling, editor, user count, analytics and export.
Can I use a custom domain?
When assessing a tool, review its custom-domain listing together with editor and scheduling details.
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