EmDash vs WriteFreely

Comparing two open source alternatives to WordPress . Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.

EmDash

MIT

A full-stack TypeScript CMS built on Astro and Cloudflare, reimagining WordPress with serverless, type-safe foundations.

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WriteFreely

AGPL-3.0

Minimalist, federated blogging platform for writers who want a clean, distraction-free space to publish.

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Side-by-side comparison

	EmDash	WriteFreely
License	MIT	AGPL-3.0
Self-hostable	Yes	Yes
GitHub Stars	11,644	5,223
Forks	1,086	385
Open Issues	230	107
Last Commit	Aug 18, 2026	Aug 15, 2026
First Released	Apr 1, 2026	Apr 2, 2017
Categories	Content Management System (CMS)Blogging Platforms	Blogging Platforms
Tags	#blog #publishing #cms	#blog #publishing #markdown

GitHub stars over time

EmDash11,644

WriteFreely

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