Online publishing platform where writers publish articles and essays. Writers retain copyright, but publishing on Medium grants the platform a broad non-exclusive license to display and distribute content. Writers can monetize through the Partner Program.
Medium
Online publishing platform where writers publish articles and essays. Writers retain copyright, but publishing on Medium grants the platform a broad non-exclusive license to display and distribute content. Writers can monetize through the Partner Program.Free (Writer)
Free to publish
Partner Program (Writer)
Free to join, earn from reads
Prices may vary by region and are subject to change.
- Publishing on Medium grants them a non-exclusive license to display, distribute, and promote your content. You retain copyright and can republish elsewhere.
- Medium's distribution algorithm favors original content. Cross-posting content from other sites may reduce visibility.
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| Field | Free (Writer) | Partner Program (Writer) |
|---|---|---|
| ✓ | ✓ | |
| ~Writers retain copyright and can use their content commercially elsewhere. Readers may not freely reuse Medium content commercially without the writer's permission. | ~Partner Program metered stories are behind Medium's paywall. Writers earn based on reading time from paying Medium members. | |
| ✓ | ✓ | |
| Required | Required | |
| ✗ | ✗ | |
| ~Writers can republish their own content on other platforms. Readers may not redistribute without the writer's permission. | ~Writers can republish their content elsewhere. Metered stories may get less distribution if duplicated. | |
| ~Writers can print their own content. Readers need the writer's permission for print use. | ~ | |
| ✓ | ✓ | |
| ~Writers can use Medium as a publishing platform for client content. Content rights depend on the writer-client agreement. | ~ | |
| ✓Published | ✓Published | |
| ✗ | ✗ | |
| ✗ | ✗ |
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