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Write.as vs Medium: catalog facts
Write.as	Medium
Freemium Free to start writing; paid plans are not detailed on the homepage.	Freemium Free to publish, with a paid reader membership.
Web	Web
Distraction-free editor with Markdown or rich text Federates with Mastodon and the fediverse	No hosting or setup to manage Built-in audience of readers on the platform
Not meant for complex websites or e-commerce Hosted service rather than self-hosted	Little control over design and layout Your content lives on a platform you do not control
Web application, Hosted service	Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No 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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