Apache Roller vs Inkwell
Apache Roller
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| Figure | Apache Roller | Inkwell |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $299/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Spec score · Blogging Platforms | 8.7 (#19) | 9.0 (#8) |
| Blog analytics | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | The installation guide covers deployment on Tomcat with MySQL; users have also reported success with other app servers and databases. | It runs on Linux, Windows, or macOS and supports containerized deployments with a Dockerfile. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Roller supports blog clients that support the MetaWeblog API. | The documentation describes SMTP email configuration, including a default port of 587 with STARTTLS. |
| Post scheduling | Yes | Yes |
| Support | Project-hosted support options are the user mailing list and issue tracker, with support provided by project volunteers. | The optional monthly support retainer includes priority bug triage, security patches within 48 hours, quarterly upgrades, private email, and scheduled office hours. |
| Theme customization | custom code | custom code |
| Themes | Bloggers can control blog layout and style with Apache Velocity-driven templates. | Inkwell provides 20 editorial Layouts and 16 colour Presets that can be changed without a rebuild or migration. |
Plans
Inkwell
- InkwellFree
- Enhancement$99, paid once
- Support$299 a month
- Installation$499, paid once
- Studio$2,400, paid once
In their own words
Apache Roller
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