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Medium vs WordPress.com

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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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WordPress.com

Official hosted WordPress solution from Automattic offering an integrated platform for blogging without technical setup.

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Quick overview

Pricing

Free to publish, $5/month for unlimited reading
Free plan available, Premium at $8/month, Business at $25/month, Commerce at $45/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

WordPress.com

Pros

  • Zero technical setup required
  • Reliable WordPress-optimized infrastructure
  • Free plan available
  • Direct integration with WordPress ecosystem

Cons

  • Limited plugin installation on lower plans
  • Restrictions on monetization options on lower plans
  • Less control than self-hosted WordPress
  • Custom domain requires paid plan
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