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mataroa

Naked blogging platform for minimalists

A minimal, open-source blogging platform with Markdown support and newsletters. For writers who want a fast, no-frills blog.

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Pricing: Paid

Platforms: Web

Categories: Writing

mataroa is an alternative to

Medium · Substack

mataroa compared with similar tools

Product	Price	Open source	Self-host	Platforms
mataroa	Paid	Yes	–	Web
Write.as	Free plan	–	–	Web, iOS, Android
Bear Blog	Free plan	–	–	Web
Pika	Free plan	–	–	Web
WriteFreely	Free	Yes	Yes	Self-hosted
Ghost	Free plan	Yes	Yes	Web, Self-hosted, API
Hashnode	Free plan	–	–	Web

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Questions

Is mataroa free?

mataroa is a paid product.

Is mataroa open source?

Yes, mataroa is open source.

What platforms does mataroa run on?

mataroa is available for Web.

What are some alternatives to mataroa?

Similar indie products include Write.as, Bear Blog, Pika, WriteFreely and 4 more.

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