WriteFreely Alternatives

WriteFreely is described as 'Open-source, minimalist, federated, self-hosted blogging platform. It was built for and by Write.as and can be used to power a similar community or just a single blog' and is a Blog Publishing tool in the social & communications category. There are more than 25 alternatives to WriteFreely for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Self-Hosted, Mac, Windows and Linux apps. The best WriteFreely alternative is WordPress, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like WriteFreely are Ghost, Tumblr, Drupal and Jekyll.

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  1. Writizzy icon
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    A blogging platform designed for writing and publishing without friction. Writizzy integrates essential tools into a simple interface. For those who want a complete blog without getting lost in settings.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  2. VuePress icon
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    VuePress is a static site generator that uses markdown. It allows users to create content like blogs and documentation. Originally designed for Vue.js documentation, it now serves a wider user base. It emphasizes simplicity, with a minimal setup and markdown-centered structure.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Vue.js
     
  3. Pillowfort icon
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    [Pillowfort is currently in closed beta with over 40,000 users. Everyone who donates $5 or more will get a registration key (or keys) to create an account on the site]

    108 Pillowfort alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  4. Gojekyll icon
     1 like

    Gojekyll is a partially-compatible clone of the Jekyll static site generator, written in the Go programming language. It provides build and serve commands, with directory watch and live reload.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
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    An Alternative Medium Frontend.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  6. Fountain.ink icon
     2 likes

    Fountain is a batteries-included, self-hostable platform that reimagines digital publishing for the decentralized web. Designed as a web3-native alternative to Medium, Substack, and Mirror, Fountain gives creators true ownership of their content and audience.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  7. Facet icon
     1 like

    Facet is a modern publishing platform where writers can create and share their work while offering readers a beautiful, distraction-free reading experience – no clunky PDFs, just great writing.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  8. btw icon
     1 like

    Open source Medium alternative- set up your personal blog in minutes.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
  9. BlogMaker icon
     2 likes

    BlogMaker is a modern, no-code blogging platform built for creators, marketers, and businesses who want to grow their online presence. With a focus on speed, SEO, and simplicity, BlogMaker lets you launch and manage unlimited blogs under one subscription.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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