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Write.as vs Micro.blog: catalog facts
Write.as	Micro.blog
Freemium Free to start writing; paid plans are not detailed on the homepage.	Paid Subscription-based hosting; prices are not listed on the homepage.
Web	Web
Distraction-free editor with Markdown or rich text Federates with Mastodon and the fediverse	Blog at your own domain name Short posts, essays, photos and newsletters in one place
Not meant for complex websites or e-commerce Hosted service rather than self-hosted	Hosted service only, not self-hostable Requires an account and subscription
Web application, Hosted service	Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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