Micro.blog
by Micro.blogMicro.blog is a freemium blogging platform with mobile, macOS, web and API access plus custom domains.
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Best Blogging Platforms 2026
Facts read 27 Sep 2026 – 21 Oct 2026
Blogging platforms give you a place to publish posts and shape a site or profile. This list helps you compare options before choosing a tool for writing, hosting, or managing a blog.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Micro.blog | Micro.blog is a freemium blogging platform with mobile, macOS, web and API access plus custom domains. | 8.5 | $5 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Mac | 7 Oct 2026 |
| 02 WordPress | WordPress is free, open-source software for building blogs, websites, portals, and applications on web or self-hosted setups. | 8.2 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 21 Oct 2026 |
| 03 WordPress.com | It suits people who want to publish and manage a website with mobile apps, scheduled posts, memberships, or analytics. | 8.1 | $2.75 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad | 27 Sep 2026 |
| 04 Tumblr | Tumblr may suit people who want to publish posts, share others' work with attribution and participate in communities. | 8.1 | $69.99 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 7 Oct 2026 |
| 05 Hyvor Blogs | Hyvor Blogs supports web, API and self-hosted use, with custom domains and free or paid plans. | 7.9 | €5 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Web, API, Self-hosted | 29 Sep 2026 |
| 06 Edublogs | Edublogs is WordPress-based web publishing software for educators and students. | 7.9 | $39.95 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 07 Hatena Blog | Hatena Blog suits writers who want to publish from a browser or mobile device and choose between visual editing and Markdown. | 7.9 | ¥8,434 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 11 Oct 2026 |
| 08 Medium | Medium is a freemium blogging platform with mobile and web apps, basic themes, scheduling, memberships and analytics. | 7.8 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 11 Oct 2026 |
| 09 Writizzy | Writizzy runs on the web and via API, supporting custom domains, scheduled posts, memberships, and blog analytics. | 7.7 | €9 a month | Free plan | Web, API | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 10 Write.as | 7.7 | $6 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Self-hosted | 28 Sep 2026 |
Compare the published free plan, paid starting price, custom-domain support, author limits, theme controls, post scheduling, memberships, and analytics. The page order is rebuilt nightly, so use the current fields for your choice.
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WordPress
WordPress is free, open-source software for building blogs, websites, portals, and applications on web or self-hosted setups.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record8.2 Visit
03
WordPress.com
It suits people who want to publish and manage a website with mobile apps, scheduled posts, memberships, or analytics.
AndroidiPhone & iPad Record8.1 Visit
04
Tumblr
Tumblr may suit people who want to publish posts, share others' work with attribution and participate in communities.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Record8.1 Visit
05
Hyvor Blogs
Hyvor Blogs supports web, API and self-hosted use, with custom domains and free or paid plans.
WebAPISelf-hosted Record7.9 Visit
6
Edublogs
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $39.95 a year Record7.9 Visit Edublogs is WordPress-based web publishing software for educators and students.
7
Hatena Blog
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 ¥8,434 a year Record7.9 Visit Hatena Blog suits writers who want to publish from a browser or mobile device and choose between visual editing and Markdown.
8
Medium
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Free plan Record7.8 Visit Medium is a freemium blogging platform with mobile and web apps, basic themes, scheduling, memberships and analytics.
9
Writizzy
WebAPI €9 a month Record7.7 Visit Writizzy runs on the web and via API, supporting custom domains, scheduled posts, memberships, and blog analytics.
12
Tistory
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Free plan Record7.5 Visit Tistory provides free blogs on web and mobile, with coded themes and scheduled posts.
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Pika
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $60 a year Record7.5 Visit Pika is a freemium blogging platform with mobile and web apps, custom themes, scheduling and analytics.
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Inkwell
WebWindowsMac+2 $299 a month Record7.5 Visit Inkwell is a free desktop, web, and self-hosted blogging platform with custom domains.
15
livedoor Blog
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Free plan Record7.4 Visit livedoor Blog offers free web and mobile blogging with custom domains and coded themes.
17
Hashnode
WebAPI $50 a year Record7.3 Visit Hashnode is a web and API blogging platform with custom domains and a free plan.
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HackerNoon
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $650 one-time Record7.3 Visit HackerNoon offers free and paid publishing on web, mobile and an extension, with blog analytics.
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Ameba Blog
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Free plan Record7.3 Visit Ameba Blog has free and paid plans, mobile and web access, and coded theme customization.
Before you choose
Start with the plan you can use
Check whether a platform has a free plan, a free trial, or a paid starting price. A free plan and a trial are different ways to evaluate a service, so note which one is listed.
Compare what the published plan includes before moving to a paid tier.
Check your publishing address
Look for the custom-domain field if you want your own web address. Confirm that the platform supports the address setup you need before committing.
Match the writing workflow
Use the theme-customization and post-scheduling fields to compare control over presentation and publishing time.
Check the author-limit field when more than one person will contribute.
Plan for readers and members
Built-in memberships can matter if you want a platform to handle a member audience. Compare that field with blog analytics when you need insight into readership.
Choose the platform type
The list identifies web, self-hosted, API, Linux, iOS, and Android availability. Match those platform labels to where you plan to write, host, or connect your blog.
Review openness before changing code
If you need to read or change the code, check the open-source label and the platform's licence terms before choosing.
Questions
What should I compare between blogging platforms?
Compare free plans, paid starting prices, custom domains, author limits, theme customization, post scheduling, built-in memberships, and blog analytics.
Do these platforms offer free ways to start?
The list marks platforms with a free plan and platforms with a free trial separately. Check the current plan fields for the option you want.
Can I use a custom domain?
Use the custom-domain field to see whether a platform lists support for a custom domain.
Can more than one person write on a blog?
Check the author-limit field. It shows the published limit for contributors on a platform.
Which platforms support mobile or desktop systems?
The list records web, self-hosted, API, Linux, iOS, and Android availability. Check the platform labels for the service you are considering.
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