Medium
7.6#25 in blogging platformsFrom $35 a yearAndroidiOSWeb
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What both publish
| Fact | Medium | Tumblr |
|---|---|---|
| Blog analytics | Yes | Yes |
| Custom domain | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Post scheduling | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | Medium describes itself as a home for human stories and ideas where people can read and write. | Tumblr describes itself as a place for creativity where people can share what they are, like, think, and stand for. |
| Support | Medium’s Help Center provides product guides and lets users submit a request for help. | Tumblr's Help Center provides documentation and a Contact Support option. |
| Theme customization | basic | custom code |
Medium plans
- Medium Member$35 a year
- Friend of Medium$105 a year
Tumblr plans
- Tumblr Premium$6.99 a month
- FreeFree
- Tumblr Premium (monthly)$6.99 a month
- Tumblr Premium (yearly)$69.99 a year
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 Tumblr if…
Tumblr suits people who want to publish posts, share them through reblogging, or participate in communities. Blog owners who want scheduling, analytics, custom domains, or custom-code themes may also find its blog tools relevant.