Your words,
beautifully published
Textual is a free, lightning-fast platform for writers who love simplicity. Write in Markdown. We handle the rest.
Everything you need,
nothing you don't.
Write in Markdown
A rich editor with markdown shortcuts, a formatting toolbar, and a distraction-free zen mode. Write in any editor you love (iA Writer, Obsidian, VS Code) and paste your content to publish in seconds.
Blazing Fast Delivery
Your content is served from a global CDN, loading in milliseconds for readers worldwide. Smart caching and a lightweight design keep everything fast.
Focused and Simple
No cluttered dashboards. No overwhelming options. Just you and your words. Our minimalist approach ensures that both you and your readers can focus on what truly matters: the content.
Built to Last
Your words deserve to endure. We're built for longevity, not disposability. Your content stays online as long as you want it there.
Independently Built
Textual was created by Nicholas Rempel, a software developer and writer who got tired of blogging platforms that got in the way. The result is a tool built around one idea: writing should be the hard part of publishing, not the technology.
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The only blogging platform that gives you a custom domain for free.
No credit card required. Start publishing in minutes.
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.
Questions & Answers
What is Textual?+
Textual is a modern, streamlined blogging platform designed for writers who value simplicity and speed. It combines the ease of Markdown with the power of global content delivery, providing a seamless experience from composition to publication.
How do I publish content?+
Log into your dashboard, create a post, and write directly in our WYSIWYG editor with markdown shortcuts. Hit publish and your content is live in seconds, delivered globally through our CDN.
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.
How fast is Textual's hosting?+
Blog posts typically load in milliseconds worldwide. We use a global CDN, smart caching, and a lightweight design to ensure your content loads instantly for every reader.
Start writing today.
Your first post can be live in minutes. Free forever, or upgrade when you need more.
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