EmDash vs WriteFreely
Comparing two open source alternatives to WordPress. Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.
EmDash
MITA full-stack TypeScript CMS built on Astro and Cloudflare, reimagining WordPress with serverless, type-safe foundations.
WriteFreely
AGPL-3.0Minimalist, federated blogging platform for writers who want a clean, distraction-free space to publish.
Side-by-side comparison
| EmDash | WriteFreely | |
|---|---|---|
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Self-hostable | Yes | Yes |
| GitHub Stars | 12,225 | 5,246 |
| Forks | 1,142 | 400 |
| Open Issues | 313 | 107 |
| Last Commit | Sep 5, 2026 | Sep 4, 2026 |
| First Released | Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 2, 2017 |
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GitHub stars over time
GitHub stars over time
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