Inkwell vs Open Live Writer
Inkwell
useinkwell.appOpen Live Writer
openlivewriter.comSide by side
| Figure | Inkwell | Open Live Writer |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $299/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Spec score · Blogging Platforms | 9.0 (#8) | 7.6 (#86) |
| Founded | 2025 | 2015 |
| Purpose | Inkwell is a free, open-source, self-hosted blogging platform built on .NET 10 for writers who care about typography and content ownership. | Open Live Writer is a blog editor for authoring, editing, and publishing blog posts. |
| Post scheduling | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The optional monthly support retainer includes priority bug triage, security patches within 48 hours, quarterly upgrades, private email, and scheduled office hours. | The product site directs users to a Google Group for user support and to GitHub for FAQs and issue reporting. |
Plans
Inkwell
- InkwellFree
- Enhancement$99, paid once
- Support$299 a month
- Installation$499, paid once
- Studio$2,400, paid once
In their own words
Open Live Writer
Open Live Writer has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.