Md Medium
Open publishing network with a members paywall where writers earn from reading time, engagement, and boosts.
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0%
Payout
monthly
Category
Writing
Countries
Stripe-supported (70+)
About Medium
Medium's Partner Program pays writers from a member subscription pool based on reading time, claps, and engagement on eligible stories. 2025-2026 updates added bonuses for external and search traffic, plus a Boost nomination system. Writers need at least $10 accrued for payout via Stripe.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Built-in audience and discovery surface
- No hosting or setup costs for writers
- Boost program rewards high-quality work
- Earnings from external traffic bonuses
Cons
- No direct reader list or email ownership
- Earnings depend on opaque Medium algorithm
- Paywalled behind Medium membership access
Full breakdown
- Platform fee
- 0% · of revenue (earnings share model)
- Payout speed
- monthly
- Minimum payout
- $10
- Countries supported
- Stripe-supported (70+)
- Email list export
- Limited
- Custom domain
- No
- Community features
- Publications, claps, highlights, responses
Common questions
How much does Medium charge creators?
Medium charges 0% (of revenue (earnings share model)). This is charged on every transaction. Minimum payout threshold is $10.
How fast does Medium pay out?
Medium pays creators on a monthly cadence. The minimum balance required before a payout is triggered is $10.
Can I export my subscriber list from Medium?
Medium offers limited access to subscriber data — you can typically export some contact information, but not as comprehensively as platforms that fully share the email list.
What can creators earn from on Medium?
Medium supports network. Fees apply as noted above.
Which countries does Medium support?
Medium pays out in: Stripe-supported (70+). If your country isn't on the supported list, you typically can't receive payouts from Medium directly.
What are the best Medium alternatives?
The closest peers to Medium are Substack, Ghost, Beehiiv. See the Compare sidebar on this page for side-by-side breakdowns.