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Head-to-head · Blogging Platforms

Tistory vs Write.as

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Tistory #7 in Blogging Platforms 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Tistory
Write.as #8 in Blogging Platforms 8.3/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Write.as

Tistory leads on 0 checks, Write.as on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreTistory · 8.4/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Write.as
  • Most featuresWrite.as · 4 of 4

Tistory scores higher on our rubric for blogging platforms: 8.4 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.

Tistory is the better fit for free blogs with mobile publishing and analytics. Write.as is the better fit for privacy-focused writers and federated blogs.

  • Tistory fits best

    Free blogs with mobile publishing and analytics

  • Write.as fits best

    Privacy-focused writers and federated blogs

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Side by side

Feature Tistory 8.4/10 Visit ↗ Write.as 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 8.3
Ranking #7 in Blogging Platforms #8 in Blogging Platforms
Best for Free blogs with mobile publishing and analytics Privacy-focused writers and federated blogs
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan $6/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Tickets, Community, Docs Email, Community
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Tistory 3/4 · Write.as 4/4
Custom domain ✓ ✓
Post scheduling ✓ ✓
Built-in memberships Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Blog analytics ✓ ✓
Specs
Author limit Not checked yet 1 authors
Theme customization Custom code Custom code
Our review
Pros
  • Free blog publishing with Android and iOS mobile apps
  • Traffic, keyword, inflow-source, and popular-post reporting
  • Custom skins, domains, plugins, and team role permissions
  • ActivityPub, RSS, email subscriptions, and supported cross-posting
  • Custom domains, themes, analytics, and photo hosting on Pro
  • Markdown, rich text, API, command-line, web, iOS, and Android support
Cons
  • Custom skin modification uses custom code
  • Its focus is individual blogs, publishers, and blog teams
  • Its core offering centers on blog publishing rather than broader site building
  • Free plan supports one blog and includes Write.as branding
  • Broader collaboration requires the Team plan
  • Built-in memberships are not included
Our verdict

Tistory is a free blogging platform operated by Daum for individual bloggers, content publishers, and collaborative blog teams. It supports blog creation, content publishing, comments, subscription feeds, and search. Writers can publish…

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Write.as is a distraction-free blogging and web-publishing platform for individual writers, newsletter authors, and small publications. It supports standalone posts and blogs through Markdown or rich text, with distribution via the web,…

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  1. TistoryBlogging Platforms 8.4Free plan
  2. Write.asBlogging Platforms 8.3Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Tistory — where it wins

    • Free blog publishing with Android and iOS mobile apps
    • Traffic, keyword, inflow-source, and popular-post reporting
    • Custom skins, domains, plugins, and team role permissions

    Where it doesn't

    • Custom skin modification uses custom code
    • Its focus is individual blogs, publishers, and blog teams
    • Its core offering centers on blog publishing rather than broader site building

  • Write.as — where it wins

    • ActivityPub, RSS, email subscriptions, and supported cross-posting
    • Custom domains, themes, analytics, and photo hosting on Pro
    • Markdown, rich text, API, command-line, web, iOS, and Android support

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan supports one blog and includes Write.as branding
    • Broader collaboration requires the Team plan
    • Built-in memberships are not included
  • Tistory8.4/10 · Free plan

    A free blogging platform with mobile publishing, analytics, customization, and team roles.

    Visit TistoryFull verdict →
  • Write.as8.3/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A privacy-focused publishing platform for individual writers and federated blogs.

    Visit Write.asFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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