Locals AlternativesBlog Publishing Tools and other similar apps like Locals

Locals is described as 'Is for independent creators. Publish your content, engage with your supporters and make money from subscriptions' and is a Blog Publishing tool in the social & communications category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Locals for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, iPhone, Android Tablet and iPad apps. The best Locals alternative is Medium, which is free. Other great apps like Locals are Write.as, Substack, Patreon and be-BOP.

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  1. Medium icon

    Medium

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    Medium is a new place on the Internet where people share ideas and stories that are longer than 140 characters and not just for friends. It’s designed for little stories that make your day better and manifestos that change the world.

    133 Medium alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • Medium is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Locals.

    • Medium is the most popular free alternative to Locals.

    • Medium is Freemium and ProprietaryLocals is Paid and Proprietary
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    Write.as

     121 likes

    Write.as lets you write and publish text instantly. Write a note for yourself to read later. Create a standalone article you can quickly broadcast on social media — or publish a full blog.

    101 Write.as alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Kindle Fire
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    • Write.as is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Locals.

    • Write.as is the most popular commercial alternative to Locals.

    • Write.as is Paid and ProprietaryLocals is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Write.as is Privacy focused and LightweightLocals is not according to our users
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    Substack

     32 likes

    Substack is a newsletter service and blogging platform, making it an alternative to Medium, TinyLetter and WordPress blogs.

    41 Substack alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Android TV
    • Google TV
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  5. Patreon icon

    Patreon

     57 likes

    In 2013, YouTube musician Jack Conte was looking for a solution to his problem: millions of people loved his videos, but only hundreds of dollars were hitting his bank account. This didn’t add up, so he drafted up an idea (hi, we’re Patreon) and brought it to his college...

    91 Patreon alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  6. be-BOP icon

    be-BOP

     4 likes

    The ethical sales toolbox.

    188 be-BOP alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
     

    • be-BOP is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Locals.

    • be-BOP is the most popular Open Source alternative to Locals.

    • be-BOP is Free and Open SourceLocals is Paid and Proprietary
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    Crowdbucks

     3 likes

    CrowdBucks is an open-source Fediverse-native platform for crowdfunding, tipping, payments, and memberships — built by the Fediverse, for the Fediverse.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Online
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    HiddenLayer

     7 likes

    HiddenLayer.app is a discussion and information platform consisting of layers. Layers personify concepts, ideas, and data as independently run communities. Powered by a UI and infrastructure capable of organizing and analyzing millions of posts.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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    The independently run communities aspect.

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    • HiddenLayer is Free and ProprietaryLocals is Paid and Proprietary
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    Supercast

     2 likes

    Build sustainable revenue with subscription podcasting. Supercast makes it easy to capture maximum audience share, deliver a premium subscriber experience, and remain in full control of your subscription podcast business.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Apple Podcasts
    • Spotify
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    Supporting Cast

     1 like

    Supporting Cast helps podcasters earn reliably by selling exclusive podcasts, audiobooks, courses, and memberships. It offers a smooth onboarding, two-tap subscriptions via Apple Pay, brand customization with no logo imposition, and API for integration, ensuring accessible premium content delivery via popular apps.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Apple Podcasts
    • Pocket Casts
    • Spotify
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  14. Stacked icon

    Stacked

     1 like

    Stacked is a platform that reimagines how creators build and interact with their communities. It brings memberships, content, and conversation together in a single space where fans can connect directly with the creators they care about most.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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