Blogger alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Blogger: no paid subscriptions or newsletter emails to readers, and small, dated template selection compared with WordPress.com or Ghost. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Blogger, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Substack currently ranks first.
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Best Blogger alternative for most people
SubstackFree to start and adds email newsletters and paid subscriptions, which Blogger lacks.
Best Blogger alternative for a free option
GhostModern open-source publishing with memberships and newsletters; self-host or pay for Ghost(Pro).
Best Blogger alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
WordPress.comAlso hosted and easy to start, with far more themes, plugins on paid plans and room to grow.
Best Blogger alternative for open source
GhostModern open-source publishing with memberships and newsletters; self-host or pay for Ghost(Pro).
Best Blogger alternative for self-hosting
GhostModern open-source publishing with memberships and newsletters; self-host or pay for Ghost(Pro).
Best Blogger alternative for iPhone and Android
MediumBuilt-in readership and a clean reading experience, with earnings from its Partner Program instead of ads.
Best Blogger alternative for working in the browser
TumblrFree blogging with a social feed and reblogs, better for short, visual posts.
Blogger alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Blogger?
Substack ranks first right now. Free to start and adds email newsletters and paid subscriptions, which Blogger lacks. Ghost and WordPress.com follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Blogger?
Yes. Substack (free plan + paid), Ghost (open source), WordPress.com (free plan + paid) and Medium (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Blogger?
Yes: Ghost. Ghost can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from Blogger?
The complaints we hear most: no paid subscriptions or newsletter emails to readers; small, dated template selection compared with WordPress.com or Ghost; few new features in recent years.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Blogger, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.