Medium vs Hashnode

Medium8.6Visit Hashnode8.2Visit

Higher score Medium #3 in Blog Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Medium

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Hashnode #6 in Blog Software 8.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Hashnode

• Medium fits best

  Writers seeking built-in readership and publication tools

• Hashnode fits best

  Technical writers and developer publications

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Side by side

Feature	Medium 8.6/10 Visit ↗	Hashnode 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	8.2
Ranking	#3 in Blog Software	#6 in Blog Software
Best for	Writers seeking built-in readership and publication tools	Technical writers and developer publications
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$50/site/yr
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Email, Tickets, Docs	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Medium 1/3 · Hashnode 1/3
Custom domain	✓	✓
Post scheduling	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Built-in analytics	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Content editor	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Included users	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Content export	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Publish free stories and schedule posts from web or mobile. Coordinate editors and writers in multi-author publications. Add newsletters, statistics, custom domains, and member-only stories.	Free publishing on a Hashnode subdomain Pro adds custom domains, scheduling, and GitHub backups GraphQL API supports publication data and headless blogs
Cons	Theme editing is basic, limiting visual customization. Publication layouts and sections offer less control than a fully custom site. Cloud and mobile deployment may not suit teams seeking a self-hosted blog.	Custom domains and several publishing tools require Pro Theme editing relies on custom code Support is limited to email
Our verdict	Medium gives individuals, organizations, and editorial teams a place to write and distribute stories on the web, iOS, and Android. Its free plan supports story publishing and editing, while publications let multiple writers and editors… Read the review →	Hashnode gives developers and technical teams a place to publish articles, manage newsletters, and run team publications. A free account can publish on a Hashnode subdomain, while publication analytics and subscriber management support… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Medium — where it wins

  • Publish free stories and schedule posts from web or mobile.
  • Coordinate editors and writers in multi-author publications.
  • Add newsletters, statistics, custom domains, and member-only stories.

  Where it doesn't

  • Theme editing is basic, limiting visual customization.
  • Publication layouts and sections offer less control than a fully custom site.
  • Cloud and mobile deployment may not suit teams seeking a self-hosted blog.

• Hashnode — where it wins

  • Free publishing on a Hashnode subdomain
  • Pro adds custom domains, scheduling, and GitHub backups
  • GraphQL API supports publication data and headless blogs

  Where it doesn't

  • Custom domains and several publishing tools require Pro
  • Theme editing relies on custom code
  • Support is limited to email

• Medium8.6/10 · Free plan

  A hosted writing and publishing home with built-in newsletters, statistics, and reader memberships.

  Visit MediumFull verdict →
• Hashnode8.2/10 · Free plan

  A developer-focused publishing platform with free blogging and a $5 monthly Pro tier.

  Visit HashnodeFull verdict →