Medium
7.6#25 in blogging platformsFrom $35 a yearAndroidiOSWeb
VisitMedium vs WordPress
What both publish
| Fact | Medium | WordPress |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | Medium says over 100 million people connect and share their wisdom on the platform each month. | WordPress describes itself as suitable for creators, small businesses, enterprises, first-time bloggers, and professional developers. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The editor supports URL-based embeds from third-party providers, including GitHub Gists, CodePen, SoundCloud, Google Drive, and Airtable. | Capterra lists integrations including Google Docs, Google Drive, PayPal, Slack, Trello, Dropbox, Salesforce Sales Cloud, and Microsoft 365. |
Medium plans
- Medium Member$35 a year
- Friend of Medium$105 a year
WordPress plans
- WordPress (self-hosted)Free
- WordPress softwareFree
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 if…
WordPress suits creators, bloggers, businesses, and developers who want a publishing platform they can extend with themes, plugins, or code. Self-hosted use requires your own hosting and domain.