Dev.to alternative for builders in tech | Hashnode
The Dev.to alternative where you own your blog
Keep the community reach, but publish on your own domain and own your audience.
Dev.to is a strong place to post, but it isn't yours. Every article lives at dev.to/username, so you're a contributor to their site, not the owner of a blog. Hashnode gives you your own publication on your own domain, your own audience, and reach that doesn't ride on a single feed.
Your own publication
Run your own blog on your own domain, not a profile on someone else's site.
Own your audience
Your readers, subscribers, and data are yours, not the platform's.
Keep the reach
Publish into a network that ranks in search and gets cited by AI engines.
Hashnode vs Dev.to
| Feature | Hashnode | Dev.to |
|---|---|---|
| Your own domain | Map your custom domain (Pro) | No custom domain; you are at dev.to/username |
| Own your audience | Your readers and data stay yours | Community-owned, not your own site |
| Built for technical writing | Code blocks, syntax highlighting, LaTeX, embeds | Great Markdown and code support |
| Found in search and AI engines | Ranks in search and gets cited by AI engines | Ranks under dev.to, not your brand |
| API and headless mode | GraphQL API and headless mode (Pro) | API exists, but no headless site of your own |
| Price | Free to start. Pro is $5/mo per publication | Free |
Bringing your content over
On Dev.to now? Export your posts as Markdown and import them, map your domain, and add redirects so your links keep working.
Frequently asked questions
Do I lose community reach if I leave Dev.to?
No. Hashnode has its own feed and community, and your articles rank in search and get cited by AI engines, so you keep distribution while owning your blog.
Can I bring my Dev.to posts over?
Is Hashnode free?
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Ready to make the switch?
Start free on your own publication. Add a custom domain, the API, and more whenever you need them.