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Medium vs Bear Blog
Compare Medium and Bear Blog to find the best tool for your needs.
Medium
A popular publishing platform connecting readers with writers and their ideas through a clean, minimalist interface.
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Bear Blog
A privacy-focused, no-nonsense, super-fast blogging platform emphasizing simplicity and minimalism.
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Pricing
Free to publish, $5/month for unlimited reading
Free, Pro plan at $5/month
Pros & Cons
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
Bear Blog
Pros
- Extremely fast loading times
- Privacy-focused with no tracking
- Free custom domain option
- Lightweight and minimalist approach
Cons
- Very limited customization options
- No built-in monetization
- Basic formatting only (Markdown)
- Limited analytics