Wordpress.com vs Blogger

	Wordpress.com	Blogger
Free	Yes, but can choose to pay for upgrades through Wordpress.com.	Free - no upgrades offered.
Templates	Offers over 200 templates.	Very limited
Template Modifications	Very limited, it depends on the template that was chosen. Most allow the blogger to upload an image for the header and background. Wordpress does offer an option for more creativite modifications with a paid upgrade. Does not allow changing the size of the blog.	The blogger can choose the overall size of the blog and each of the size of the columns if there are more than one, choose a header image. Within the site there are font options for: Titles, dates, content, etc - to many to list, plus font colors and sizes.
Direct Coding	May choose the html format to insert such things as tables, etc within the content area	Offers the ability to code with html, and a gadget to add to a column for coding with both html and JavaScript.
Plugins	Offers a form creator.	No plugin offered for an easy made form, but a blogger can create or find the code themselves..
Widgets/gadgets	Offered, but limited. Can only add to a column.	Can find gadgets offered outside the search for gadgets within Blogger, and can add them manually. Can add gadgets to anything but the content area.
Social Media Connections	Offers the choice to show social media links under each post.	A little more difficult to figure out.
Pages	Can create a static page - which means a blog can become a website.	Can create a static page - which means a blog can become a website.
Blogger Friendly	Working within WordPress offers many more choices for the blogger within their "dashboard". However it is better designed for the professorial web developer that will create a site that is not hosted for free (this means purchasing a domain name (URL address), paying for a hosting service, while either hiring a professional or maintaining the site themselves). The UPGRADE is the message here for the blogger that does not want to go through all of that hassle and keep some personal creative control.	Extremely simplistic. There's not a huge amount of "options" within the "behind the scenes area." However, what is offered is very straight forward and perfect for both novice and advanced bloggers.
Setup	When a profile is created, there is an option to change the bloggers associated login email address.	Must be committed. Once a blogger creates an account with a particular email address, there is no turning back.

I have used both, but personally prefer Blogger when it comes to using a freebie. It's great for newbie's on up. 

However, for a more professional look and user experience I would definitely pay for a domain name, host an account and go through Wordpress.org. 

OK, you may be scratching your head right about now wondering why I just gave such advice and here I am using Blogger. True enough, here I am. That's because I love to see how far I can stretch different tools. As you can see, this Blog Site is completely personalized. Other than the URL, you would never know I am using Blogger.

So, go out there.

Experiment and see what suits you best and have fun doing it :)