Blot
A blogging service that turns a synced folder of text files and images into a website.
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About Blot
Blot builds a blog from a folder. You sync a folder through iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive or Git, drop in Markdown, Word documents, Google Docs or images, and each file becomes a post or page; editing or deleting the file updates the site. That makes it a good fit for people who already write in a favourite text editor and don't want a web editor or database. It includes templates you can customise, custom domains with SSL, hosting with a CDN and exports to formats such as WordPress. Blot has run since 2014, is funded by customers rather than investors or ads, and publishes its source code under the AGPL so you can self-host. There is one flat price per site and no free plan, though the first month is refunded if you cancel. It lacks newsletter sending and paid memberships. It runs in the browser plus your own file sync. It suits writers and photographers who prefer working with files.
Best for: Writers who want to publish a blog straight from files in their own folder and editor.
Pros and cons
What works
- Publish by saving files; no web editor needed
- Works with Dropbox, Google Drive and Git
- Customer-funded since 2014, with open-source code
Why people leave
- No free plan
- No newsletter sending or paid memberships
- Template customisation needs some HTML knowledge
Top Blot alternatives
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Bear Blog66.5Write in the browser for free instead of syncing files.
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Micro.blog62.6Hosted blog with apps, newsletters and social cross-posting.
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Minimal hosted blog with email subscriptions for a few dollars a year.
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WriteFreely57.2Open-source blog engine with a built-in editor and fediverse support.
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Posthaven55.3Simple blog you can post to by email, built to last.
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Blot: common questions
Is Blot free?
No, Blot is a paid product. Price: $6/month per site (checked on Blot's own site).
Is Blot open source?
Yes. You can also run it on your own server.
What platforms does Blot run on?
Blot is available for Web and Self-hosted.
What are the best alternatives to Blot?
The highest-ranked Blot alternatives right now are Bear Blog, Micro.blog and Mataroa. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.