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Medium vs Ghost Pro

Compare Medium and Ghost Pro 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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Ghost Pro

Official hosted version of Ghost publishing platform, focused on professional publishing and newsletters.

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Quick overview

Pricing

Free to publish, $5/month for unlimited reading
Starting at $9/month for individuals, $25/month for teams

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

Ghost Pro

Pros

  • Purpose-built for professional publishing
  • Built-in newsletter and membership features
  • Clean, distraction-free writing experience
  • No technical setup required

Cons

  • More expensive than basic hosting
  • Fewer themes and integrations than WordPress
  • Less flexibility for non-publishing features
  • Less intuitive for complete beginners
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