BlogEngine.NET vs Inkwell
BlogEngine.NET
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| Figure | BlogEngine.NET | Inkwell |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $299/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 5 |
| Spec score · Blogging Platforms | 8.6 (#25) | 9.0 (#8) |
| Blog analytics | Yes | Yes |
| Editor | The editor supports custom URLs and descriptions, tags, categories, custom dates, author selection, and custom fields. | Authors can compose visually or in Markdown, draft and schedule posts, send them for review, and restore saved revisions. |
| Founded | 2007 | 2025 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The official contact page offers a form for users to send the team a message. | 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 |
Plans
BlogEngine.NET
- BlogEngine.NETFree
- Modern Theme$14.99, paid once
- 65% OFF 10 Themes$34.99, paid once
Inkwell
- InkwellFree
- Enhancement$99, paid once
- Support$299 a month
- Installation$499, paid once
- Studio$2,400, paid once
In their own words
BlogEngine.NET
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