Inkwell vs Scribbles
Inkwell
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| Figure | Inkwell | Scribbles |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $299/mo | $7.50/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 5 | 9 |
| Spec score · Blogging Platforms | 9.0 (#8) | 8.8 (#17) |
| Blog analytics | Yes | Yes |
| Custom domain | Yes | Yes |
| Editor | Authors can compose visually or in Markdown, draft and schedule posts, send them for review, and restore saved revisions. | The web editor provides live preview, rich formatting and drag-and-drop image insertion. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Privacy | The maker says Inkwell makes no outbound connections to third-party services and sends no telemetry; self-hosting keeps data on the operator’s server. | Blogs can be protected with a passcode, and posts can be set to auto-archive after a chosen time. |
| Purpose | Inkwell is a free, open-source, self-hosted blogging platform built on .NET 10 for writers who care about typography and content ownership. | Scribbles is a blogging platform with a distraction-free editor and minimal themes. |
| 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 site directs users to email support for unclear documentation or missing capabilities. |
| Themes | Inkwell provides 20 editorial Layouts and 16 colour Presets that can be changed without a rebuild or migration. | The service includes minimal themes, no-code blog settings, accent colours, logos, menus and optional custom themes. |
Plans
Inkwell
- InkwellFree
- Enhancement$99, paid once
- Support$299 a month
- Installation$499, paid once
- Studio$2,400, paid once
Scribbles
- Scribbles Unlimited - Monthly$9 a month
- Scribbles Unlimited - Yearly$90 a year
- Scribbles Unlimited - LifetimePrice not published
- Free allowanceFree
- Scribbles Unlimited$9 a month
- Scribbles Unlimited monthly$9 a month
- Scribbles Unlimited$90 a year
- Scribbles Unlimited yearly$90 a year
- Lifetime access$229, paid once
In their own words
Scribbles
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