Best paid blogging
A shortlist of platforms in the "Paid blogging like Medium" category - where to earn in this space. The type page lists every option.
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Compare at a glance
| Platform | Type | Fees / commission | Pays via | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hashnode
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Publishing platform | Free dev blogging, reader tips 100% to writer | Stripe | 2016 |
HubPages
Closed |
Publishing platform | — | PayPal | 2006 |
Medium
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Publishing platform | Requires Medium membership (5 dollars per month) to join the Partner Program | Bank transfer (Stripe) | 2012 |
NewsBreak
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Publishing platform | Per qualifying article/video payments | Bank transfer | 2015 |
Steemit
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Publishing platform | Blockchain rewards in STEEM/SBD | Crypto only | 2016 |
Vocal
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Publishing platform | $3.80/1K reads free, $6/1K on Vocal+ | Bank transfer (Stripe) | 2016 |
HashnodeA developer blogging platform where writers publish and can monetize technical content.
hashnode.com28 viewsHubPagesA veteran article platform where writers earn from ad views and affiliate links - finance, health, and how-to niches perform best.
hubpages.com26 viewsMediumThe best-known paid blogging platform - Partner Program writers earn from member reading time, with bonuses for stories that convert readers…
medium.com24 viewsNewsBreakA local news platform paying contributors per page view - monetization unlocks at 100 followers and 10 published articles.
newsbreak.com22 viewsSteemitA blockchain-based blogging platform where writers earn crypto rewards for posts and curation.
steemit.com28 viewsVocalA story platform paying per thousand reads (around 3.80 dollars, more with Vocal+), plus writing challenges with cash prizes.
vocal.media24 views