Apache Roller vs Writizzy
Apache Roller
roller.apache.org
Writizzy
writizzy.comSide by side
| Figure | Apache Roller | Writizzy |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | €9/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Spec score · Blogging Platforms | 8.7 (#19) | 8.9 (#10) |
| Blog analytics | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Roller supports blog clients that support the MetaWeblog API. | Listed integrations include Bluesky, Mastodon, LinkedIn, Discord, Zapier, Make, webhooks, GitHub, and media embeds. |
| Product | Apache Roller is a Java-based, multi-user and group-blog server for blog sites large and small. | Writizzy is a blogging platform for publishing articles and newsletters. |
| Post scheduling | Yes | Yes |
| Support | Project-hosted support options are the user mailing list and issue tracker, with support provided by project volunteers. | The privacy policy lists [email protected] for privacy requests and says support messages are retained for up to three years after last contact. |
| Theme customization | custom code | advanced |
| Themes | Bloggers can control blog layout and style with Apache Velocity-driven templates. | Users can choose handcrafted themes with dark mode, custom colors, and typography controls. |
Plans
In their own words
Apache Roller
Apache Roller has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Writizzy
Writizzy is a web-based blogging platform for publishing articles and newsletters, with memberships, scheduled posts, and blog analytics. Its editor includes an outline, comments, cover images, and one-click publishing. Posts can go to a subscriber list, with subscriber management, double opt-in, and delivery tracking. Paid subscriptions run through Stripe, and Writizzy says it charges no platform commission. Writers can customize handcrafted themes with dark mode, colors, and typography controls. The platform can import posts, drafts, tags, and subscribers from Substack, WordPress, Ghost, Medium, or Beehiiv. Built-in analytics are described as privacy-friendly, GDPR-compliant, and cookie-free. Plans range from Free to Teams: Free includes one blog, 100MB media storage, 10,000 analytics events monthly, 100 subscribers, and 400 monthly email sends. Starter is €9.00 per month; Premium is €20.00 per month; Teams is €50.00 per month. Higher plans list additional blog, storage, analytics, subscriber, and collaboration capacity. Writizzy also lists integrations including Bluesky, Mastodon, LinkedIn, Discord, Zapier, Make, webhooks, GitHub, and media embeds.