One home for your writeups, series, and blog — with an AI-aware editor and 26 free SEO tools built in. Since 2009.
A single article or a twelve-chapter book — pick the format that fits the story.
Group chapters, lessons, or weekly drops into a single discoverable collection. Readers subscribe to the series, not just the post.
Rich-text editor with live headline score, auto SEO, and a publish flow that actually helps you rank.
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List yours → ShortsA take, a one-liner, a photo with context. For when the post doesn't need to be 1,000 words.
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Browse topics →Every AI assist sits in the editor, one click away. You write the draft; we help you polish the title, the meta, the FAQ, and the alt text.
10 click-worthy variants grounded in your draft.
3 snippet drafts that hit Google's 155-char sweet spot.
5–8 Q&A pairs with FAQPage schema auto-injected.
Accessible descriptions for every cover image.
Headline analyzer, SERP preview, readability, meta analyzer — plus Pro-only AI generators. No signup required for the free ones.
| Feature | WriteUpCafe | Medium | Substack | Ghost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier with full editor | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Built-in SEO tools | 26 tools | — | — | Basic |
| AI headline / meta / FAQ | ✓ In-editor | — | — | — |
| Article + FAQPage schema | Auto | Partial | — | ✓ |
| Series / Book / Course types | 5 types | — | — | — |
| Per-topic sitemaps | ✓ | — | — | Manual |
| Pro plan cost | $5/mo | $5/mo | 10% cut | $9/mo |
| Platform takes revenue cut | Never | Partner only | 10% on paid | Never |
Everything you need to publish, find readers, and grow a body of work.
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