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Medium vs Hashnode: catalog facts
Medium	Hashnode
Freemium Free to publish, with a paid reader membership.	Freemium Free to start a blog; a Pro plan unlocks additional features.
Web	Web
No hosting or setup to manage Built-in audience of readers on the platform	Blog on your own domain at no cost Built-in readership through the community feed
Little control over design and layout Your content lives on a platform you do not control	Hosted only; cannot be self-hosted Some features are gated behind the Pro plan
Hosted service	Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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