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Medium vs GlobeNewswire

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Medium

Software

The best place to read and write stories on the internet

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
GlobeNewswire logo

GlobeNewswire

Software

Worldwide press release distribution network

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Medium has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Medium unlimited access to stories requires a paid Medium membership; GlobeNewswire globeNewswire's own homepage as captured by the Internet Archive on 31 December 2021 stated 'Intrado Digital Media Announces Rebrand to Notified,' describing itself as part of the Notified PR platform alongside media monitoring and PR measurement tools; no per-release or subscription pricing is disclosed, only a request-a-demo CTA
  • They diverge on capability: Medium covers Story publishing, GlobeNewswire covers Press release distribution.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Medium and GlobeNewswire actually diverge.

Attributes where Medium and GlobeNewswire differ
AttributeMediumGlobeNewswire
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumusage-based
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb
Founded20121999

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Medium

  • Story publishing
  • Member program
  • Earning potential
  • Reading time estimates
  • Clap reactions
  • Highlighting & annotations
  • Story recommendations
  • Following system

Only in GlobeNewswire

  • Press release distribution
  • SEC/regulatory filing
  • Multimedia content
  • Analytics
  • Investor targeting
  • Bloomberg
  • Reuters
  • Google News

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Medium

  • Publishing articles without running your own blognot GlobeNewswire
  • Reading long-form writing across technology, culture and newsnot GlobeNewswire
  • Earning from writing through the Medium Partner Programnot GlobeNewswire

GlobeNewswire

  • Press releasesnot Medium
  • Financial newsnot Medium
  • Product announcementsnot Medium
  • SEC filingsnot Medium
  • Corporate updatesnot Medium

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Medium

  • Unlimited access to stories requires a paid Medium membership
  • Audio versions of stories are a member-only feature
  • Earning money from writing requires joining the Medium Partner Program rather than being automatic
  • The iOS app requires iOS 17.0 or later

GlobeNewswire

  • GlobeNewswire's own homepage as captured by the Internet Archive on 31 December 2021 stated 'Intrado Digital Media Announces Rebrand to Notified,' describing itself as part of the Notified PR platform alongside media monitoring and PR measurement tools; no per-release or subscription pricing is disclosed, only a request-a-demo CTA

Pricing, plan by plan

Medium

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited reading
    • Publishing platform
    • Story drafts
  • Medium Membership$5/month
    • Unlimited access
    • Exclusive stories
    • Member earnings

GlobeNewswire

On request
  • Metro$350/one-time
    • Metropolitan area
    • Basic distribution
    • Online posting
  • State$450/one-time
    • State-wide coverage
    • Wire services
    • Basic analytics
  • National$995/one-time
    • National distribution
    • Full wire coverage
    • Enhanced analytics
  • GlobalFree
    • International reach
    • Translation services
    • Regulatory filing

Which should you pick?

Choose Medium if

  • You need story publishing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want member program.
Medium review

Choose GlobeNewswire if

  • You need press release distribution.
  • You also want sec/regulatory filing.
GlobeNewswire review

Questions people ask

Is Medium or GlobeNewswire better?
Neither clearly leads. Medium starts at Free and GlobeNewswire at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Medium or GlobeNewswire?
Medium has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Medium and On request for GlobeNewswire.
Does Medium or GlobeNewswire run on more platforms?
Medium runs on Web, Mobile. GlobeNewswire runs on Web.
Can I use Medium for free?
Yes. Medium has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. GlobeNewswire starts at On request.
What is Medium best used for?
Medium is most often used for publishing articles without running your own blog, reading long-form writing across technology, culture and news, earning from writing through the medium partner program. Of those, publishing articles without running your own blog and reading long-form writing across technology, culture and news are not what GlobeNewswire is typically brought in for.
What can Medium do that GlobeNewswire cannot?
Medium covers Story publishing, Member program, Earning potential, Reading time estimates. GlobeNewswire covers Press release distribution, SEC/regulatory filing, Multimedia content, Analytics. Both handle Web support.
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