Write.as alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Write.as: free plan currently closed to new users, and no paid subscriptions or memberships. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Write.as, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. WriteFreely currently ranks first.
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Best Write.as alternative for most people
WriteFreelyThe same software, self-hosted for free on your own server.
Best Write.as alternative for a free option
MastodonShort posts on the fediverse, where Write.as blogs can already be followed.
Best Write.as alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
Bear BlogSimilarly minimal and privacy-friendly, with a free tier open to new users.
Best Write.as alternative for open source
MataroaMinimalist blog with email newsletters for a few dollars a year.
Best Write.as alternative for self-hosting
WriteFreelyThe same software, self-hosted for free on your own server.
Best Write.as alternative for Mac
Micro.blogAdds short posts, photos, podcasts and cross-posting while staying indie.
Best Write.as alternative for iPhone and Android
SubstackFree newsletter with paid subscriptions and discovery, if you want an audience push.
Best Write.as alternative for working in the browser
Bear BlogSimilarly minimal and privacy-friendly, with a free tier open to new users.
Write.as alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Write.as?
WriteFreely ranks first right now. The same software, self-hosted for free on your own server. Bear Blog and Mataroa follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Write.as?
Yes. WriteFreely (open source), Bear Blog (free plan + paid), Mataroa (free plan + paid) and Substack (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Write.as?
Yes: WriteFreely, Mataroa and Mastodon. WriteFreely, Mataroa and Mastodon can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from Write.as?
The complaints we hear most: free plan currently closed to new users; no paid subscriptions or memberships; newsletter features are basic.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Write.as, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.