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Write.as vs Micro.blog

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Write.as compared with Micro.blog
DetailWrite.asMicro.blog
What it doesA place for focused writing Easy blogging at your own domain name for short posts, full essays, photo blogs, and email newsletters, with a great community, cross-posting to other networks, and more.
StageEstablished Established
Founded2015 2017
Based inUS Not given
Pricing modelfreemium subscription
PricingNot given Micro.blog starts at $5/month and includes blog hosting at your own domain, microblogging, and ActivityPub for the fediverse. Premium plan at $10/month adds up to 5 blogs, email newsletters, and bookmarking. Family plan at $15/month adds collaboration features for up to 5 people. Studio plan at $20/
Key features
  • Markdown and Rich Text editor
  • Auto-save functionality
  • Custom themes
  • Photo hosting with Snap.as
  • ActivityPub federation
  • Custom domain support
  • Password-protected and private blogs
  • Open developer API
  • Short and full-length blog posts
  • Photo hosting and albums
  • Custom domain support
  • Email newsletters
  • Podcast hosting
  • Automatic cross-posting to Mastodon, Threads, Bluesky
  • Chronological timeline without ads or trending algorithms
  • Private bookmarks instead of public likes
  • Book tracking and reviews
  • Web page archiving and highlighting
What makes it different
  • Ad-free reading and writing experience
  • Built on open-source software with export and self-hosting options
  • Privacy by default with no tracking
  • Distraction-free writing environment
  • Community timeline is free from ads, trolling, and abuse with enforced community guidelines
  • Chronological timeline with no algorithms, trends, or boosts
  • Built on IndieWeb and fediverse standards so you own your data
  • Automatic cross-posting to multiple social networks from your own blog
  • Streamlined UI with features that don't get in your way
Free to readNot given Not given
FormatNot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)77 no change since last check80 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)3747
Citation Flow (Majestic)6464
Referring domains (Majestic)866712868

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