Medium
7.6#25 in blogging platformsFrom $35 a yearAndroidiOSWeb
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WordPress.com
8.7#2 in blogging platformsFrom $2.75 a monthFree planAndroidiOS
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| Fact | Medium | WordPress.com |
|---|---|---|
| Blog analytics | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in memberships | Yes | Yes |
| Custom domain | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Post scheduling | Yes | Yes |
| Theme customization | basic | custom code |
Medium plans
- Medium Member$35 a year
- Friend of Medium$105 a year
WordPress.com plans
- FreeFree
- Personal$2.75 a month
- Premium$5.50 a month
- Business$17.50 a month
- Commerce$31.50 a month
- WordPress VIP$25,000 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 WordPress.com if…
WordPress.com suits people who want hosted publishing with mobile site management, scheduled posts, memberships, or analytics. Business and Commerce may suit teams needing developer tools, backups, or ecommerce features.