Hugo
Blogging PlatformsBlazing fast static site generator for blogs and sites
Replaces WordPress, Medium
16 self-hosted Medium alternatives
Medium is a hosted publishing platform for long-form writing, behind a paywall. These open-source apps let you replace Medium with software you host and control yourself.
Best self-hosted Medium alternatives
Astro
Blogging PlatformsModern static site framework for content-driven sites
Replaces WordPress, Medium
Gatsby
Blogging PlatformsReact-based static site and blog generator
Replaces WordPress, Medium
Ghost
Content Management SystemsProfessional publishing platform for blogs and newsletters
Replaces WordPress, Substack
Halo
Blogging PlatformsPowerful and easy-to-use open-source website builder
Replaces WordPress, Medium
Eleventy
Blogging PlatformsSimpler static site generator for fast websites
Replaces WordPress, Medium
Zola
Blogging PlatformsFast static site engine in a single binary
Replaces WordPress, Medium
Quartz
Blogging PlatformsPublish a digital garden from Markdown notes
Replaces Notion, Medium
WriteFreely
Social NetworksMinimalist federated blogging platform
Replaces Medium, Tumblr
Nikola
Blogging PlatformsStatic site and blog generator with rich content support
Replaces WordPress, Medium
Plume
Social NetworksFederated blogging engine for the fediverse
Replaces Medium, WordPress.com
Marmite
Blogging PlatformsZero-config static blog generator from Markdown
Replaces Medium
ActivityPub for WordPress
Social NetworksTurn a WordPress blog into a fediverse actor
Replaces Twitter, Medium
Mataroa
Blogging PlatformsNaked blogging platform for minimalists
Replaces Medium, Substack
GoBlog
Social NetworksLightweight blogging engine with ActivityPub
Replaces Medium, WordPress
PageCord
Blogging PlatformsEmail-to-blog platform that turns messages into posts
Replaces Medium, Posthaven
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Compare Medium alternatives
- Astro vs Eleventy
- Astro vs Gatsby
- Astro vs Ghost
- Astro vs GoBlog
- Astro vs Halo
- Astro vs Hugo
- Astro vs Marmite
- Astro vs Mataroa
- Astro vs Nikola
- Astro vs Plume
- Astro vs PageCord
- Astro vs Quartz
- Astro vs ActivityPub for WordPress
- Astro vs WriteFreely
- Astro vs Zola
- Eleventy vs Gatsby
- Eleventy vs Ghost
- Eleventy vs GoBlog
- Eleventy vs Halo
- Eleventy vs Hugo
- Eleventy vs Marmite
- Eleventy vs Mataroa
- Eleventy vs Nikola
- Eleventy vs Plume
- Eleventy vs PageCord
- Eleventy vs Quartz
- Eleventy vs ActivityPub for WordPress
- Eleventy vs WriteFreely
- Eleventy vs Zola
- Gatsby vs Ghost
- Gatsby vs GoBlog
- Gatsby vs Halo
- Gatsby vs Hugo
- Gatsby vs Marmite
- Gatsby vs Mataroa
- Gatsby vs Nikola
- Gatsby vs Plume
- Gatsby vs PageCord
- Gatsby vs Quartz
- Gatsby vs ActivityPub for WordPress
Switching from Medium
Moving off Medium means trading a managed subscription for a service you run yourself. The payoff is ownership: no per-seat pricing, no vendor lock-in, and full control of your data. Start with the option above that matches your setup-difficulty comfort level — every app links to a detailed specs page and head-to-head comparisons.