Medium Alternatives & Competitors

Ghost is a fully open source, adaptable platform for building and running a modern online publication. We power blogs, magazines and journalists from Zappos to Sky News.

Key Ghost features:

User-Friendly Interface Speed and Performance SEO Optimized Customizable Themes

Open Source paid Free Trial $36.0 / Monthly (100k views/month, 2 users)

WordPress is web software you can use to create a beautiful website or blog. We like to say that WordPress is both free and priceless at the same time.

Key WordPress features:

User-Friendly Customization SEO-Friendly Community Support

Open Source

Omnichannel CRM for Businesses of all sizes.

Key Zoho CRM features:

Sales Force Automation Process Management Omnichannel Analytics and Reporting

Visit website freemium $14.0 / Annually ($14 USD/monthly on Annual Subscription.)

Where software engineers connect, build their resumes, and grow.

Key DEV.to features:

Community Engagement Ease of Use Content Diversity Open Source and Transparency

A feature rich and free blog hosting platform offering professional and fully customizable templates, bookmarklets, photos, mobile apps, and social network integration.

Key Tumblr features:

Creative Expression Community Engagement Customizability Ease of Use

Publish your passions, your way. Create a unique and beautiful blog. It’s easy and free.

Key Blogger features:

User-Friendly Free Hosting Integration with Google Services Custom Domain Support

A friendly and inclusive Q&A network for coders.

Key Hashnode features:

Developer-Focused Community Free Custom Domain SEO Optimization Markdown Support

Publish a thought in seconds.

Key Write.as features:

Simplicity Anonymity Privacy Markdown Support

With Substack, anyone can start a publication that combines a personal website, blog, and email newsletter or podcast. It's quick and simple.

Key Substack features:

Ease of Use Built-in Monetization Direct Audience Connection Discovery and Community

a faster hnsearch.

Key Hacker News Search features:

Comprehensive Search Capabilities Advanced Filtering Options Highlighting Feature Fast Performance

Open Source

Squarespace is the easiest way for anyone to create an exceptional website. Pages, galleries, blogs, e-commerce, domains, hosting, analytics, 24/7 support - all included.

Key SquareSpace features:

Ease of Use Design Quality All-in-One Platform Mobile Optimization

Reddit gives you the best of the internet in one place. Get a constantly updating feed of breaking news, fun stories, pics, memes, and videos just for you.

Key Reddit features:

Community Engagement Diverse Content Anonymity Upvote/Downvote System

Create a free website or build a blog with ease on WordPress.com. Dozens of free, customizable, mobile-ready designs and themes. Free hosting and support.

Key WordPress.com features:

Ease of Use Maintenance-Free Cost-Effective Built-In Community

Create a free website with Wix.com. Customize with Wix' website builder, no coding skills needed. Choose a design, begin customizing and be online today.

Key WiX features:

User-Friendly Interface Template Variety Built-In SEO Tools App Market