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Inkwell vs Pika

Inkwell

useinkwell.app

Pika

pika.page

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FigureInkwellPika
Price from$299/mo$5/mo
Free planYesYes
Free trial——
Open source——
WebYesYes
WindowsYes—
macOSYes—
LinuxYes—
iOS—Yes
Android—Yes
Self-hostedYes—
Plans published54
Spec score · Blogging Platforms9.0 (#8)8.9 (#14)
Blog analyticsYesYes
Custom domainYesYes
Free planYesYes
IntegrationsThe documentation describes SMTP email configuration, including a default port of 587 with STARTTLS.Pika supports Micropub publishing from third-party apps including iA Writer and Drafts.
Notable limitsThe product has no plugin marketplace, and the documentation identifies SQL Server as its only supported database provider.Pika does not offer automated import tools, though the team says it may help migrate blogs of significant size.
Post schedulingYesYes
SupportThe optional monthly support retainer includes priority bug triage, security patches within 48 hours, quarterly upgrades, private email, and scheduled office hours.Pika directs users with questions or bugs to contact its team by email.
Theme customizationcustom codecustom code

Plans

Inkwell

  • InkwellFree
  • Enhancement$99, paid once
  • Support$299 a month
  • Installation$499, paid once
  • Studio$2,400, paid once

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Pika

  • Pika Pro$6 a month
  • Pika PupFree
  • Pika Pro (monthly)$6 a month
  • Pika Pro (annual)$60 a year

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