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Blogger alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 29, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

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.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Substack logoSubstackFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 461.8
2Ghost logoGhostOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted5 of 559.4
3WordPress.com logoWordPress.comFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 556.8
4Medium logoMediumFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android0 of 052.1
5Tumblr logoTumblrFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 350.0
6Wix logoWixFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 549.0
  1. Substack logo

    1. SubstackTop pick

    Best for: Writers who want built-in discovery and paid subscriptions without running any tech themselves

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Blogger

    Free to start and adds email newsletters and paid subscriptions, which Blogger lacks.

    Pros

    • Built-in reader network and recommendations help new writers grow
    • Free to start, with paid subscriptions switched on in minutes
    • Podcasts, video and chat live alongside the newsletter
    • Easy imports from Mailchimp, Ghost, WordPress and others

    Cons

    • 10% cut of paid revenue gets costly for big publications
    • Limited control over design and site structure
    • Your publication sits inside Substack's brand and app
    Visit Substack Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Substack a good Blogger alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, free to start
    Checked Oct 29, 2026substack.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Revenue share
    Writers keep 90% of paid revenue, minus card fees
    Checked Oct 29, 2026substack.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Paid subscriptions
    5 million+ across the platform
    Checked Oct 29, 2026substack.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Imports
    Mailchimp, beehiiv, Ghost, WordPress, Medium and more
    Checked Oct 25, 2026substack.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Ghost logo

    2. Ghost

    Best for: Independent publishers who want their own branded site, newsletter and memberships

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Blogger

    Modern open-source publishing with memberships and newsletters; self-host or pay for Ghost(Pro).

    Pros

    • No transaction fees from Ghost on paid memberships
    • Open source and self-hostable for full control
    • Custom themes and a large integration marketplace
    • Fast sites with strong SEO defaults

    Cons

    • No discovery network to bring in readers
    • Starter plan lacks custom themes and paid subscriptions
    • Self-hosting needs a server and some sysadmin work
    Visit Ghost Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Ghost a good Blogger alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Starting price
    $18/month (Starter, billed yearly)
    Checked Oct 29, 2026ghost.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Publisher plan
    $29/month, billed yearly
    Checked Oct 29, 2026ghost.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Transaction fees
    0% from Ghost (processor fees apply)
    Checked Oct 29, 2026ghost.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes, Ubuntu or Docker
    Checked Oct 29, 2026ghost.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Oct 29, 2026ghost.org(opens source in a new tab)
  3. WordPress.com logo

    3. WordPress.com

    Best for: Bloggers and businesses who want managed WordPress without running their own server

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    56.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Blogger

    Also hosted and easy to start, with far more themes, plugins on paid plans and room to grow.

    Pros

    • Plugins and themes from the WordPress ecosystem on higher plans
    • Sites can be exported to any WordPress host
    • Free plan for simple blogs

    Cons

    • Plugin access requires a higher-tier plan
    • Block editor takes longer to learn than drag-and-drop builders
    • Free plan shows ads and a WordPress.com address
    Visit WordPress.com Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.360
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is WordPress.com a good Blogger alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Oct 29, 2026wordpress.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Personal plan
    US$9 monthly or US$4/month billed yearly
    Checked Oct 29, 2026wordpress.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Plugins
    60,000+ available
    Checked Oct 29, 2026wordpress.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Money-back guarantee
    14 days
    Checked Oct 29, 2026wordpress.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Enterprise
    From $25,000/year
    Checked Oct 29, 2026wordpress.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Medium logo

    4. Medium

    Best for: Writers who want an existing audience for essays without running their own site or list

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    52.1

    score / 100

    Why switch from Blogger

    Built-in readership and a clean reading experience, with earnings from its Partner Program instead of ads.

    Pros

    • Large existing readership and topic-based discovery
    • Free to write, with a clean editor
    • Partner Program pays writers from member reading

    Cons

    • No direct paid subscriptions you control
    • Earnings and distribution depend on changing platform rules
    • Little control over design and branding
    Visit Medium Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1515
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Medium a good Blogger alternative?

    Verified facts

    0 of 0 verified

    No sourced facts yet.

  5. Tumblr logo

    5. Tumblr

    Best for: Fandoms, artists and writers who want a creative, pseudonymous blogging community

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    50.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Blogger

    Free blogging with a social feed and reblogs, better for short, visual posts.

    Pros

    • Reblog culture spreads creative work quickly
    • Customisable blogs with themes and custom domains
    • Chronological dashboard option

    Cons

    • Much smaller than at its peak
    • Content rules have changed repeatedly
    • Ad-free browsing requires Premium
    Visit Tumblr Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.338
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Tumblr a good Blogger alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Owner
    Automattic
    Checked Oct 29, 2026tumblr.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Ad-free option
    Included in Tumblr Premium
    Checked Oct 29, 2026help.tumblr.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Minimum age
    13 (16 in EU, UK, Australia)
    Checked Oct 29, 2026tumblr.com(opens source in a new tab)
  6. Wix logo

    6. Wix

    Best for: Small businesses and individuals who want a hosted site with lots of add-on features

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    49.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Blogger

    Drag-and-drop site builder for people who want a blog inside a fuller website.

    Pros

    • Free-form editor with a large template library
    • Bookings, stores, events and blogs available as built-in apps
    • Hosting, SSL and maintenance handled for you

    Cons

    • No practical way to export a site and move hosts
    • Free plan shows Wix ads and a Wix subdomain
    • Free placement can make mobile layouts fiddly
    Visit Wix Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.334
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Wix a good Blogger alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, no credit card required
    Checked Oct 29, 2026wix.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Money-back guarantee
    14 days
    Checked Oct 29, 2026wix.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    300M+ worldwide
    Checked Oct 29, 2026wix.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Founded
    2006
    Checked Oct 29, 2026wix.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Templates
    2,000+
    Checked Oct 29, 2026wix.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Blogger alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Substack logo

Best Blogger alternative for most people

Substack

Free to start and adds email newsletters and paid subscriptions, which Blogger lacks.

Ghost logo

Best Blogger alternative for a free option

Ghost

Modern open-source publishing with memberships and newsletters; self-host or pay for Ghost(Pro).

WordPress.com logo

Best Blogger alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

WordPress.com

Also hosted and easy to start, with far more themes, plugins on paid plans and room to grow.

Ghost logo

Best Blogger alternative for open source

Ghost

Modern open-source publishing with memberships and newsletters; self-host or pay for Ghost(Pro).

Ghost logo

Best Blogger alternative for self-hosting

Ghost

Modern open-source publishing with memberships and newsletters; self-host or pay for Ghost(Pro).

Medium logo

Best Blogger alternative for iPhone and Android

Medium

Built-in readership and a clean reading experience, with earnings from its Partner Program instead of ads.

Tumblr logo

Best Blogger alternative for working in the browser

Tumblr

Free 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.