Hatena Blog vs Inkwell
Hatena Blog
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| Figure | Hatena Blog | Inkwell |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | ¥702.83/mo | $299/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 5 |
| Spec score · Blogging Platforms | 9.1 (#6) | 9.0 (#8) |
| Blog analytics | Yes | Yes |
| Custom domain | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2001 | 2025 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Kyoto, Japan | India and the United Kingdom |
| Notable limits | 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. | The product has no plugin marketplace, and the documentation identifies SQL Server as its only supported database provider. |
| Purpose | Hatena Blog is a blogging service for recording and sharing thoughts, interests, and diverse viewpoints. | 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 | Hatena Blog questions and bug reports are accepted through its support contact form, with replies by email after review. | 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
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
Inkwell
- InkwellFree
- Enhancement$99, paid once
- Support$299 a month
- Installation$499, paid once
- Studio$2,400, paid once
In their own words
Hatena Blog
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