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How Much Does Medium Cost?

This guide compares 4 current Medium plan options across monthly, annual billing. The lowest public price recorded is $5/month for Medium Member monthly.

Last edited on Aug 19, 2026
Subpilot Editorial Team, Senior Subscription Writer 2 min read

Plans & Pricing

Medium Member monthly

$5/month

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Medium Member annual

$50/year

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Friend of Medium monthly

$15/month

  • Confirm current inclusions and renewal terms on the official checkout page.

Friend of Medium annual

$150/year

  • Confirm current inclusions and renewal terms on the official checkout page.

Which Plan Fits Best?

Medium Member monthly

$5/month

Best for customers who prefer a shorter billing commitment and want to reassess sooner.

  • Confirm current inclusions and renewal terms on the official checkout page.

Medium Member annual

$50/year

Best for customers comfortable with an annual commitment after comparing the full amount charged.

  • Confirm current inclusions and renewal terms on the official checkout page.

Friend of Medium monthly

$15/month

Best for customers who prefer a shorter billing commitment and want to reassess sooner.

  • Confirm current inclusions and renewal terms on the official checkout page.

Friend of Medium annual

$150/year

Best for customers comfortable with an annual commitment after comparing the full amount charged.

  • Confirm current inclusions and renewal terms on the official checkout page.

What to Watch Out For

  • Prices, taxes, promotions, and regional availability can change. Verify the final Medium checkout total and renewal terms before subscribing.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What plans does Medium offer?

Medium Member monthly at $5/month, Medium Member annual at $50/year, Friend of Medium monthly at $15/month, Friend of Medium annual at $150/year

Are there extra fees for Medium?

No additional fee facts are recorded yet for Medium.

Which Medium plan is the cheapest?

Medium Member monthly is the cheapest recorded plan in this service record at $5/month.

Can Medium prices or offers change?

Yes. Plan packaging, promotions, taxes, currency, and regional availability can change. Confirm the complete recurring charge and renewal terms on the official checkout page.

Sources checked

Verified Aug 2026

Cancellation steps, fees, and billing rules below were checked against each provider's official help documentation. Always confirm inside your own account, since plans and billing paths vary.

SourceStatus
help.medium.com / hc/en-us Checked
medium.com / membership Checked
Freshness
Verified August 19, 2026
Source domains
help.medium.com, medium.com
Coverage scope
United States
Fact sources checked
2 source pages

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