Chyrp Lite vs Inkwell
Chyrp Lite
chyrplite.netInkwell
useinkwell.appSide by side
| Figure | Chyrp Lite | Inkwell |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $299/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 5 |
| Spec score · Blogging Platforms | 7.4 (#98) | 9.0 (#8) |
| Blog analytics | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2014 | 2025 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | Chyrp Lite is a PHP blogging engine for hosting a blog on your own web server. | Inkwell is a free, open-source, self-hosted blogging platform built on .NET 10 for writers who care about typography and content ownership. |
| Post scheduling | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The project invites questions and feedback through GitHub Discussions and issue reports. | 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
Inkwell
- InkwellFree
- Enhancement$99, paid once
- Support$299 a month
- Installation$499, paid once
- Studio$2,400, paid once
In their own words
Chyrp Lite
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