Medium
7.6#25 in blogging platformsFrom $35 a yearAndroidiOSWeb
VisitMedium vs Meridian
What both publish
| Fact | Medium | Meridian |
|---|---|---|
| Blog analytics | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in memberships | Yes | Yes |
| Custom domain | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
Medium plans
- Medium Member$35 a year
- Friend of Medium$105 a year
Meridian plans
- Self-HostedFree
- Managed Cloud$9 a month
Pick Medium if…
Medium suits readers and writers who want a hosted publishing platform with memberships, analytics, custom domains, and scheduled posts. It works across web, iOS, and Android.
Pick Meridian if…
Meridian suits publishers comfortable with self-hosting who want memberships, newsletters, and Stripe subscriptions. Its web, Linux, and deployment options also fit teams choosing their own infrastructure.