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HTMLy vs WriteFreely: catalog facts
HTMLy	WriteFreely
Free Free and open source under the GPL-2.0 licence.	Free Free and open source to self-host.
Self-hosted	Self-hosted
No database; runs on shared hosting Many features built into the core, including 2FA and scheduled posts	Single Go binary with no other dependencies Followable from Mastodon and other ActivityPub services
Features come from the core only, so less extensible than plugin-based CMSs Releases are occasional	Deliberately minimal, with no likes or comments Requires running your own server
Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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