Micro.blog vs WordPress.com
Micro.blog
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WordPress.com
wordpress.comSide by side
| Figure | Micro.blog | WordPress.com |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $5/mo | $2.75/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 5 | 7 |
| Spec score · Blogging Platforms | 8.9 (#13) | 9.2 (#3) |
| Spec score · Blog Software | 8.6 (#5) | 8.4 (#8) |
| Blog analytics | No | Yes |
| Custom domain | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2017 | 2005 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Post scheduling | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | 5 | 2.75 |
| Theme customization | custom code | custom code |
Plans
Micro.blog
- Micro.blog$5 a month
- Micro.blog Premium$10 a month
- Micro.blog Family$15 a month
- Micro.blog Studio$20 a month
- Micro.blog Everything$5 a month
WordPress.com
- FreeFree
- Personal$2.75 a month
- Premium$5.50 a month
- Business$17.50 a month
- Commerce$31.50 a month
- WordPress VIP$25,000 a year
- AgenciesPrice not published
In their own words
Micro.blog
Micro.blog combines blog hosting with a social timeline and community for publishing short posts, essays, photos, podcasts, reading updates and links. Its chronological timeline omits trends, ads, boosts, like counts and follower counts. Posts can be scheduled, and blog posts can automatically cross-post to services including Mastodon, Bluesky and Threads. Publishing tools include video, podcasts, custom pages, themes and custom domains; theme customization can use custom code. Micro.blog lists APIs including JSON, Micropub, Webmention, IndieAuth, Microsub and ActivityPub, available to third-party developers at no charge. Native companion apps are listed for macOS, iOS and Android, alongside web and API access. The service says it has no ads and does not sell user data. Its privacy policy says hosted blog visitor logs include IP address, browser version and requested path, retained for up to two months. A free plan and a seven-day trial for new users are listed; paid plans start at $5 per month. Analytics are not offered.
WordPress.com
WordPress.com is a hosted website and publishing platform with managed WordPress hosting and site management through Jetpack apps for iOS and Android. It supports custom domains, custom-code theme changes, scheduled posts, memberships, blog analytics, and prompt-to-site creation. All plans include unmetered bandwidth. Paid annual plans include a custom domain free for the first year, while free sites display WordPress.com ads that the Personal plan removes. Storage ranges from 1 GB on Free to 50 GB on Business and Commerce. Paid plans list unlimited pages, posts, users, and visitors. Security includes firewalls, encryption, brute force protection, and DDoS protection. Business and Commerce include developer tools and real-time backups; Commerce also includes ecommerce tools and a WooCommerce experience. Listed annual prices are $2.75 a month for Personal, $5.50 a month for Premium, $17.50 a month for Business, and $31.50 a month for Commerce (billed every 12 months, excluding taxes).