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DEV (dev.to) vs Medium

Compare DEV (dev.to) and Medium to find the best tool for your needs.

DEV (dev.to)

Community-focused platform where software developers write articles, take part in discussions, and build their professional profiles.

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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

DEV (dev.to)

Pros

  • Large developer audience and community
  • High engagement potential
  • Great for technical content
  • Good for personal branding

Cons

  • Limited customization
  • No direct monetization
  • Focused only on tech/development topics
  • Platform controls distribution

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
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