Dreamwidth vs Inkwell
Dreamwidth
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| Figure | Dreamwidth | Inkwell |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $2.92/mo | $299/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 11 | 5 |
| Spec score · Blogging Platforms | 8.4 (#42) | 9.0 (#8) |
| Blog analytics | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Crossposting supports LiveJournal clone sites such as DeadJournal and InsaneJournal; the FAQ says Wordpress, Blogger, and TypePad are not supported. | The documentation describes SMTP email configuration, including a default port of 587 with STARTTLS. |
| Purpose | Dreamwidth is a community-centered home for creative artists to share writing, artwork, and thoughts, find others with similar interests, and participate in communities. | Inkwell is a free, open-source, self-hosted blogging platform built on .NET 10 for writers who care about typography and content ownership. |
| Support | Dreamwidth provides a support area and FAQs for help using the service. | 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
Dreamwidth
- Paid account - 1 month$3 a month
- Paid account - 2 months$6 a month
- Paid account - 6 months$17.50 a month
- Paid account - 12 months$35 a year
- Premium paid account - 6 months$25 a month
- Premium paid account - 12 months$50 a year
- Free accountFree
- Paid account$17.50 a month
- Premium paid account$25 a month
- Paid account$35 a year
Inkwell
- InkwellFree
- Enhancement$99, paid once
- Support$299 a month
- Installation$499, paid once
- Studio$2,400, paid once
In their own words
Dreamwidth
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