Hatena Blog vs LotsBlog
Hatena Blog
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| Figure | Hatena Blog | LotsBlog |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | ¥702.83/mo | $9/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 5 |
| Spec score · Blogging Platforms | 9.1 (#6) | 8.3 (#51) |
| API | The AtomPub API supports retrieving, creating, editing, and deleting blog entries and fixed pages, with fixed pages available to paid-plan blogs. | LotsBlog provides an MCP server and a REST API for apps and automations. |
| Blog analytics | Yes | Yes |
| Custom domain | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Post scheduling | Yes | Yes |
| Support | Hatena Blog questions and bug reports are accepted through its support contact form, with replies by email after review. | Starter includes email support; Pro and Business include priority email support. |
| Theme customization | custom code | advanced |
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
LotsBlog
- Starter$24 a month
- Pro$69 a month
- Business$159 a month
- EnterprisePrice not published
- Pay as you go$9 a month
In their own words
Hatena Blog
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