Inkwell vs The Blog Story
Inkwell
useinkwell.appThe Blog Story
theblogstory.inSide by side
| Figure | Inkwell | The Blog Story |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $299/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 5 | 2 |
| Spec score · Blogging Platforms | 9.0 (#8) | 7.5 (#93) |
| Blog analytics | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | India and the United Kingdom | Surat, Gujarat, India |
| Integrations | The documentation describes SMTP email configuration, including a default port of 587 with STARTTLS. | Users may sign in with Google when the operator has enabled it; the privacy policy also says Google AdSense may be used for advertising. |
| Notable limits | The product has no plugin marketplace, and the documentation identifies SQL Server as its only supported database provider. | Each account has 500 MB of storage, with uploads limited to 2 MB per image, 50 MB per video, and 100 MB per audio file. |
| 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. | The site says it does not sell personal data or share it with third parties for their own marketing. |
| Purpose | Inkwell is a free, open-source, self-hosted blogging platform built on .NET 10 for writers who care about typography and content ownership. | The Blog Story is a blogging platform for long-form writing. |
| 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. | Users can contact the team through a contact form, and messages receive a reference number for follow-up. |
Plans
Inkwell
- InkwellFree
- Enhancement$99, paid once
- Support$299 a month
- Installation$499, paid once
- Studio$2,400, paid once
In their own words
The Blog Story
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