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Substack vs Medium: Fees, Reach & Ownership
Substack gives you an owned email list and takes 10% of paid subs; Medium pays from a reader pot but owns the reach. Full 2026 comparison, plus a third option.
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Substack gives you an owned email list and takes 10% of paid subs; Medium pays from a reader pot but owns the reach. Full 2026 comparison, plus a third option.
Medium pays writers $1.20/post on average. Ghost lets you keep 100% of subscription revenue. Compare monetization, SEO, design, and ownership.
Medium pays most writers under $100/mo and controls your audience. Ghost gives you 100% ownership, direct subscription revenue, and full design control.