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Hashnode vs Medium

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

Hashnode

A blogging platform focused on developers that offers free hosting with custom domains and a built-in developer community.

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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, Pro plan at $20/month (team features)
Free to publish, $5/month for unlimited reading

Pros & Cons

Hashnode

Pros

  • Developer-focused community
  • Free custom domain mapping
  • Markdown support
  • Content ownership and portability

Cons

  • Primarily focused on tech content
  • Limited design customization
  • Basic monetization options
  • Community moderation challenges

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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