WriteFreely alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave WriteFreely: no memberships, payments or built-in newsletters, and limited theming compared with Ghost or WordPress. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces WriteFreely, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Write.as currently ranks first.
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Best WriteFreely alternative for most people
Write.asThe hosted version of WriteFreely, with no server to maintain.
Best WriteFreely alternative for a free option
GhostSelf-hostable too, but adds newsletters, memberships and rich themes.
Best WriteFreely alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
MataroaOpen-source minimalist blog platform you can use hosted or self-host.
Best WriteFreely alternative for open source
BlotOpen-source blog that publishes from a synced folder, also offered hosted.
Best WriteFreely alternative for self-hosting
GhostSelf-hostable too, but adds newsletters, memberships and rich themes.
Best WriteFreely alternative for working in the browser
Bear BlogHosted minimalist blog with custom CSS, if you'd rather not run a server.
WriteFreely alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to WriteFreely?
Write.as ranks first right now. The hosted version of WriteFreely, with no server to maintain. Ghost and Mataroa follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to WriteFreely?
Yes. Ghost (open source), Mataroa (free plan + paid) and Bear Blog (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to WriteFreely?
Yes: Ghost, Mataroa and Blot. Ghost, Mataroa and Blot can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from WriteFreely?
The complaints we hear most: no memberships, payments or built-in newsletters; limited theming compared with Ghost or WordPress; you maintain the server yourself.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces WriteFreely, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.