Blogging · head to head
Hashnode vs Micro.blog
The short version
- Only Hashnode has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Hashnode custom domain mapping and hiding Hashnode branding require the Pro plan at $5/month or $50/year; Micro.blog base $5/month plan does not include multiple blogs or newsletters, which require the $10/month Premium tier
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Hashnode and Micro.blog actually diverge.
| Attribute | Hashnode | Micro.blog |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
Identical on both: platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Blogging).
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Hashnode
- Custom domain mapping and hiding Hashnode branding require the Pro plan at $5/month or $50/year
- Free tier is capped at 10 publications per account
Micro.blog
- Base $5/month plan does not include multiple blogs or newsletters, which require the $10/month Premium tier
- Video hosting is limited to the $20/month Studio plan and caps videos at 20 minutes long
Pricing, plan by plan
Hashnode
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Hashnode review.
Micro.blog
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Micro.blog review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Micro.blog if
Nothing in the data separates Micro.blog from Hashnode on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is Hashnode or Micro.blog better?
- Neither clearly leads. Hashnode starts at Free and Micro.blog at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Hashnode or Micro.blog?
- Hashnode has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Hashnode and On request for Micro.blog.
- Does Hashnode or Micro.blog run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Hashnode for free?
- Yes. Hashnode has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Micro.blog starts at On request.