Transparent Pricing
The only blogging platform with free custom domain support on every plan.
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Free
$0
- ✓ Unlimited posts
- ✓ Custom domain + free SSL
- ✓ WYSIWYG markdown editor
- ✓ Global CDN delivery
- ✓ Basic analytics
- ✓ RSS feed
- ✓ Markdown import/export
- ✓ 1 blog
Pro
$5/month
Billed $60/year
- ✓ Everything in Free
- ✓ Custom CSS / theming
- ✓ Email newsletter
- ✓ Scheduled publishing
- ✓ Advanced analytics
- ✓ Up to 3 blogs
Business
$20/month
Billed $240/year
- ✓ Everything in Pro
- ✓ Team members (3 people included)
- ✓ Remove all Textual branding
- ✓ Custom footer
- ✓ API access
- ✓ Up to 10 blogs
Free and Pro plans include a small “Powered by Textual” footer link. Business plan removes all branding.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Free | Pro | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited posts | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom domain + SSL | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| WYSIWYG markdown editor | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Global CDN delivery | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| RSS feed | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Basic analytics | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Markdown import/export | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom CSS / theming | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Email newsletter | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scheduled publishing | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Advanced analytics | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Team members | — | — | 3 included |
| Extra seats | — | — | $5/seat/mo |
| Remove Textual branding | — | — | ✓ |
| Custom footer | — | — | ✓ |
| API access | — | — | ✓ |
| Blogs | 1 | 3 | 10 |
Pricing Questions
Is Textual really free?+
Yes. The free plan includes unlimited posts, a custom domain with free SSL, a WYSIWYG markdown editor, basic analytics, and global CDN delivery. No credit card required. The only catch: a small 'Powered by Textual' link in your blog footer.
Can I use my own domain?+
Yes, on every plan, including free. Connect your domain, and we handle SSL automatically. Textual is the only blogging platform that offers free custom domains on all plans.
Can I upgrade or downgrade at any time?+
Absolutely. You can switch between plans whenever you like. When upgrading, you'll be charged the prorated difference. When downgrading, your new rate takes effect at the next billing cycle.
What payment methods do you accept?+
We accept all major credit cards through Stripe. All payments are processed securely and you can manage your subscription from your dashboard at any time.
Is there a free trial for paid plans?+
Yes. Pro and Business plans come with a 7-day free trial. No charge until the trial ends. You'll only be charged if you decide to continue after the trial period.
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