Blog.ng vs Hatena Blog
Blog.ng
blog.ngHatena Blog
blog.hatena.ne.jpSide by side
| Figure | Blog.ng | Hatena Blog |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $2,500/mo | ¥702.83/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 5 |
| Spec score · Blogging Platforms | 8.1 (#64) | 9.1 (#6) |
| Blog analytics | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria | Kyoto, Japan |
| Monetization | Creators can earn through tips, paid journals, memberships, supporters, and paid newsletters. | The plan comparison lists Google AdSense, Amazon Associates, and Rakuten Affiliate support; free blogs cannot hide Hatena's own ads. |
| Notable limits | The Starter plan allows up to 3 paid journals; Writer and higher plans list unlimited paid journals. | A user can create up to 3 blogs on the free plan or 10 with Pro; at most 100 new articles can be saved in 24 hours. |
| Support | The pricing page lists priority support for Creator and a dedicated account manager for Enterprise. | Hatena Blog questions and bug reports are accepted through its support contact form, with replies by email after review. |
Plans
Blog.ng
- StarterFree
- Writer$2,500 a month
- Creator$7,500 a month
- Pro$15,000 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Hatena Blog
- FreeFree
- Hatena Blog FreeFree
- Hatena Blog Pro — 1-month course¥1,008 a month
- Hatena Blog Pro — 1-year course¥8,434 a year
- Hatena Blog Pro — 2-year course¥14,400 a year
In their own words
Hatena Blog
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