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Head-to-head · Blogging Platforms

WordPress vs Write.as

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score WordPress #2 in Blogging Platforms 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit WordPress
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 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 scoreWordPress · 9.3/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Write.as
  • Most featuresWrite.as · 4 of 4

WordPress scores higher on our rubric for blogging platforms: 9.3 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

WordPress is the better fit for power users and teams wanting maximum control. Write.as is the better fit for privacy-focused writers and federated blogs.

  • WordPress fits best

    Power users and teams wanting maximum control

  • Write.as fits best

    Privacy-focused writers and federated blogs

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Side by side

Feature WordPress 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Write.as 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.3
Ranking #2 in Blogging Platforms #8 in Blogging Platforms
Best for Power users and teams wanting maximum control 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 Self-hosted Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web Web, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Community, Docs Email, Community
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features WordPress 0/4 · Write.as 4/4
Custom domain Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Post scheduling Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Built-in memberships Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Blog analytics Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Author limit Not checked yet 1 authors
Theme customization Not checked yet Custom code
Our review
Pros
  • Deep editorial workflows, roles, media, SEO, and structured content
  • Themes, plugins, APIs, and custom content types support broad extensibility
  • Open-source software with no licensing fees and a free downloadable core
  • 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
  • Requires compatible hosting and user-managed infrastructure
  • Hosting, domains, maintenance, themes, and plugins may add costs
  • Its breadth can be more than smaller publishing projects need
  • 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 is open-source publishing software and a content management system for creators, small businesses, publishers, developers, and enterprises. The downloadable software supports websites, blogs, portals, online communities, and…

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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. WordPressBlogging Platforms 9.3Free plan
  2. Write.asBlogging Platforms 8.3Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • WordPress — where it wins

    • Deep editorial workflows, roles, media, SEO, and structured content
    • Themes, plugins, APIs, and custom content types support broad extensibility
    • Open-source software with no licensing fees and a free downloadable core

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires compatible hosting and user-managed infrastructure
    • Hosting, domains, maintenance, themes, and plugins may add costs
    • Its breadth can be more than smaller publishing projects need

  • 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
  • WordPress9.3/10 · Free plan

    A highly configurable publishing system for teams that can manage self-hosted infrastructure.

    Visit WordPressFull 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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