PolyBlog vs WordPress Multisite
A feature of self-hosted WordPress that runs many sites from one installation. Free software and total control — but you host, update and secure the whole network yourself.
Choose PolyBlog if
You want the multi-site benefits without running servers, plugin conflicts or a maintenance bill.
Choose WordPress Multisite if
You have a developer, need full code-level control or must host on your own servers.
| Feature | PolyBlog | WordPress Multisite |
|---|---|---|
| Many blogs managed in one account | Yes — every blog is fully independent | Yes — one network, many sites |
| How several blogs are billed | Per account: one plan covers several blogs | Software free; you pay for (stronger) hosting |
| Starting price | Free plan; paid from $19/mo for up to 3 blogs | Free software + your hosting |
| Hosting, updates & security included | Yes — fully hosted | No — you run the server, updates, backups and security |
| Custom domain + free HTTPS | Yes — free sub-domain + custom domains with automatic HTTPS | Domain mapping + SSL set up by you |
| Buy a domain inside the dashboard | Yes — search, pay and it is connected for you | No |
| AI autopilot (topics → drafts → scheduled posts) | Built in, with quality checks and an approval queue | Third-party AI plugins |
| Scheduled publishing & content calendar | Yes — calendar across all blogs | Yes |
| Auto-share new posts to social networks | 8 networks: Facebook Pages, LinkedIn, X, Threads, Tumblr, Reddit, Medium, DEV | Plugins |
| Sitemaps, schema, redirects & IndexNow | Built in for every blog | Via SEO plugins |
| GEO / AEO tools (llms.txt, AI-answer checks) | Per-blog llms.txt, AI-crawler policy and GEO/AEO checklist | Plugins / manual |
| Team roles per blog | Administrator, editor, author, contributor — per blog | Network + site roles |
| AdSense / ad & affiliate code slots | Placements + ads.txt per blog | Plugins |
| Guest-post submissions | Write-for-us page + moderation queue | Plugins |
| Technical skills needed | None | High — server admin and plugin compatibility across the network |
Built in Partly / via add-ons Not availableAs of November 5, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Is PolyBlog cheaper than WordPress Multisite for several blogs?
PolyBlog bills per account, so one plan covers several blogs. WordPress Multisite: software free; you pay for (stronger) hosting. Starting price: Free software + your hosting (as of Nov 2026).
Can I move my blog from WordPress Multisite to PolyBlog?
Yes. Recreate your categories, import or paste your articles, connect your domain and PolyBlog sets up HTTPS and 301 redirects from the old addresses you list, so you keep your search traffic.
When is WordPress Multisite the better choice?
You have a developer, need full code-level control or must host on your own servers.
Sources
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