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Head-to-head · Blogging Platforms

WordPress.com vs Write.as

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score WordPress.com #1 in Blogging Platforms 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit WordPress.com
Write.as #8 in Blogging Platforms 8.3/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Write.as

WordPress.com leads on 1 check, Write.as on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreWordPress.com · 9.4/10
  • Lowest starting priceWordPress.com · $2.75/mo
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Write.as

WordPress.com scores higher on our rubric for blogging platforms: 9.4 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

WordPress.com is cheaper to start at $2.75/mo against $6/mo.

WordPress.com is the better fit for most bloggers wanting an all-in-one hosted platform. Write.as is the better fit for privacy-focused writers and federated blogs.

  • WordPress.com fits best

    Most bloggers wanting an all-in-one hosted platform

  • Write.as fits best

    Privacy-focused writers and federated blogs

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Side by side

Feature WordPress.com 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Write.as 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.3
Ranking #1 in Blogging Platforms #8 in Blogging Platforms
Best for Most bloggers wanting an all-in-one hosted platform Privacy-focused writers and federated blogs
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $2.75/mo (best) $6/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7 Email, Community
Integrations 1 integrations 8 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features WordPress.com 4/4 · Write.as 4/4
Custom domain ✓ ✓
Post scheduling ✓ ✓
Built-in memberships ✓ ✓
Blog analytics ✓ ✓
Specs
Author limit Not checked yet 1 authors
Theme customization Custom code Custom code
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes unlimited pages and posts
  • Managed hosting, security, backups, and updates
  • Paid plans add domains, plugins, analytics, and monetization
  • 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
  • Free sites use a WordPress.com subdomain
  • Free-plan stats cover only the last 7 days
  • Plugin installation is available only on paid plans
  • Free plan supports one blog and includes Write.as branding
  • Broader collaboration requires the Team plan
  • Built-in memberships are not included
Our verdict

WordPress.com is a hosted blogging and website publishing platform from Automattic Inc. It is designed for individuals, creators, businesses, and professional publications that want publishing tools, managed hosting, customizable themes,…

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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. WordPress.comBlogging Platforms 9.4Free plan
  2. Write.asBlogging Platforms 8.3Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • WordPress.com — where it wins

    • Free plan includes unlimited pages and posts
    • Managed hosting, security, backups, and updates
    • Paid plans add domains, plugins, analytics, and monetization

    Where it doesn't

    • Free sites use a WordPress.com subdomain
    • Free-plan stats cover only the last 7 days
    • Plugin installation is available only on paid plans

  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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