Inkwell vs Serendipity
Inkwell
useinkwell.app
Serendipity
s9y.orgSide by side
| Figure | Inkwell | Serendipity |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $299/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Spec score · Blogging Platforms | 9.0 (#8) | 7.9 (#74) |
| Founded | 2025 | 2002 |
| Integrations | The documentation describes SMTP email configuration, including a default port of 587 with STARTTLS. | The software supports Movable Type and Blogger XML-RPC APIs and database backends for MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQLite. |
| Support | The optional monthly support retainer includes priority bug triage, security patches within 48 hours, quarterly upgrades, private email, and scheduled office hours. | Users can seek help in the forums, report bugs through the GitHub issue tracker, and obtain commercial support through the lead developer’s company. |
| Theme customization | custom code | custom code |
Plans
Inkwell
- InkwellFree
- Enhancement$99, paid once
- Support$299 a month
- Installation$499, paid once
- Studio$2,400, paid once