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Medium vs Micro.blog

Compare Medium and Micro.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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Micro.blog

A platform that combines short-form blogging with social media features while maintaining independence and content ownership.

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Quick overview

Pricing

Free to publish, $5/month for unlimited reading
$5/month for basic hosting, $10/month with podcast hosting

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

Micro.blog

Pros

  • IndieWeb principles with content ownership
  • Built-in social network
  • Custom domains
  • Podcast hosting included

Cons

  • Limited themes compared to WordPress
  • Higher learning curve than Twitter-like platforms
  • Less powerful than full-featured CMS
  • Small but dedicated community
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