Blogger vs Medium

Compare Blogger and Medium to find the best tool for your needs.

Blogger

Google's free blogging platform offering simple hosting, custom domains, and integration with Google services.

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Medium

A popular publishing platform connecting readers with writers and their ideas through a clean, minimalist interface.

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Quick overview

Pricing

Free
Free to publish, $5/month for unlimited reading

Pros & Cons

Blogger

Pros

  • Completely free
  • Google account integration
  • Reliable hosting by Google
  • AdSense integration for monetization

Cons

  • Limited design templates
  • Basic features compared to alternatives
  • Dated interface
  • Few modern integrations

Medium

Pros

  • Built-in audience and distribution
  • Clean reading experience
  • Partner Program for monetization
  • Simple to use with no technical setup

Cons

  • Limited customization options
  • Platform owns the audience relationship
  • Monetization requires membership
  • Limited SEO control