Can I republish Medium content on Publica Now?

Yes. Medium allows republishing (you retain copyright). Many creators use Medium for visibility and Publica Now to monetize extended versions or packs.

What if I want to move my whole Medium blog to Publica Now?

Export the ZIP with HTML of your posts from Medium. Upload to Publica Now as individual articles or as a downloadable pack. The only thing you can't transfer is the SEO of medium.com URLs because Medium prohibits 301 redirects.

Will my Medium audience follow me to Publica Now?

Only those who consented to share their email with you on Medium (limited by GDPR). The rest stay following your Medium profile — if you keep it active. Typical migration conversion: 10-30% of your follower base.

Is it worth using Medium for visibility and Publica Now for sales?

It's an increasingly common pattern. Medium captures organic reach (Boost can bring hundreds of thousands of impressions), Publica Now captures conversion (email list + sales of specific products).

Publica Now vs Medium

Medium or Publica Now? Here's the honest answer.

Medium is great if you want fast exposure via the Boost algorithm and your content is essay/non-fiction. Publica Now is great if you want to sell works (not just earn from reads) and own your email list.

TL;DR — in 3 lines

Medium is better if you publish frequent non-fiction essays and accept that your income depends on the Boost algorithm and how many paid members read your work.
Publica Now is better if you sell specific works (books, packs, courses) at fixed prices, want your own email list, and want predictable income that doesn't depend on algorithms.
If you're unsure: Medium for visibility/awareness, Publica Now to monetize concrete works. They can coexist.

Publica Now vs Medium across 10 dimensions

Table built with data verified May 13, 2026. Sources are in each quote below.

Supported formats	Publica Now	Medium
Platform fee	15%	—
Free tier	Yes	Yes
Supported formats	books, music, photography, video, courses, zines, poetry, design	text
One-time purchases	Yes	No
Subscriptions	Yes	Medium membership only
Email to your list	Yes	Newsletter to followers
Discount codes	Yes	No
AI training opt-out	Explicit opt-out	Ambiguous
Content ownership	100% creator-owned	Creator-owned

Why each difference matters

comparison.dimension.pricing

Medium doesn't charge a commission: it pays revenue share from the membership pool ($5/mo/paid reader). Pay depends on engagement time of paid readers on your story. Reality: Medium publishes "top writers earn $10,000+/mo" but the actual median reported on r/medium is $5-50/mo for most established writers. Publica Now is predictable: 85% of whatever price you set, no algorithms deciding.

comparison.dimension.ownership_lists

Medium lets you export your posts (Settings → Download your information) but the email/followers list has GDPR limitations — only emails from those who consented. More important: Medium prohibits 301 redirects from medium.com URLs to your own domain, so migrating means losing SEO. Publica Now gives you the complete, exportable list, and your URL is yours from day one.

comparison.dimension.discovery

Medium's Boost Program is human-curated and very opaque — many writers report their best essays not being boosted while less-researched ones are, with no explanation. When a post isn't boosted, it usually dies with a few dozen views. Publica Now has a marketplace curated by category without mysterious "chosen ones".

comparison.dimension.income_predictability

On Medium, writers report 30-50% drops in earnings when the platform adjusts the algorithm, with no warning. On Publica Now, you set the price and keep 85%. There's no algorithm deciding whether you're seen.

Supported formats

Medium is text only. Publica Now supports text, books, audio, video, photography, courses, zines, poetry, and design in the same profile.

When each platform fits

When Medium is the better choice

Essayists and non-fiction bloggers who already have an audience
Folks wanting exposure to new readers via the Boost algorithm
Writers who value not having to set up their own site
Content aimed at popular categories (tech, productivity, self-help)

When Publica Now is the better choice

Creators needing predictable income (earnings drop 30-50% with each algorithm change)
Niches that don't fit Boost (editorial curation is opaque)
Folks who want to sell standalone products: Medium only pays for reads
Writers wanting to keep their URL/SEO and migrate later (Medium does not allow 301 redirects)

A worked numerical example

You want to monetize your non-fiction essay production: 4 pieces/month, monthly audience of 8,000 unique readers, 25% are paid Medium members.

	Publica Now	Medium
Typical reported earnings	You sell a monthly compilation at USD 5: 200 purchases × USD 5 = USD 1,000	r/medium reports USD 200-400/mo for writers with 10k+ followers (median)
Platform fee	15% × 1,000 = USD 150	N/A (opaque revenue share)
Transaction fees	USD 0.50 × 200 = USD 100	N/A
Total to you	USD 750 (75%)	USD 200-400/mo (typical range)
Predictability	Known (you set price)	30-50% drops with each algorithm change

The big difference isn't just how much you earn but how predictable it is. On Medium you depend on the Boost algorithm and paid-member engagement, both outside your control. On Publica Now you set the price and know exactly what you keep.

Migration

Migrating from Medium to Publica Now

What DOES transfer

ZIP with HTML of all your posts (Settings → Download your information)
Historical stats
Followers list (limited by GDPR; emails only with consent)
Your rights: you retain copyright and can republish

What DOESN'T transfer

Historical member reads and aggregated stats
Recommendations and claps
Member-only paywall settings (you must set them up from scratch elsewhere)
SEO value from medium.com/@user/* URLs (Medium prohibits 301 redirects)
Boost algorithm positioning

Complexity

Technically low. The hard part is rebuilding paying audience on another platform.

Estimated time

30-60 minutes to export and upload elsewhere. Audience rebuild: a process of months.

What creators say

Real complaints from Medium users

Verbatim quotes from public reviews and creator communities in 2025-2026. Sources are linked.

Medium says top writers earn USD 10,000+/month, but the median reality is USD 5-50/month for most established writers.

r/medium (consistent pattern)
Every time Medium tweaks the algorithm, my earnings drop 30-50% even though my views stay similar.

r/medium 2023-2024
Without a Boost, your story will die with a few dozen views. Boosted stories can earn hundreds of dollars while others earn cents.

Creator blog "Is Medium still worth it in 2024?"
I have 10,000 followers but most of my paying member reads come from Boosts and external recommendations, not from my followers.

r/medium 2023

FAQs about Medium

Can I republish Medium content on Publica Now?: Yes. Medium allows republishing (you retain copyright). Many creators use Medium for visibility and Publica Now to monetize extended versions or packs.
What if I want to move my whole Medium blog to Publica Now?: Export the ZIP with HTML of your posts from Medium. Upload to Publica Now as individual articles or as a downloadable pack. The only thing you can't transfer is the SEO of medium.com URLs because Medium prohibits 301 redirects.
Will my Medium audience follow me to Publica Now?: Only those who consented to share their email with you on Medium (limited by GDPR). The rest stay following your Medium profile — if you keep it active. Typical migration conversion: 10-30% of your follower base.
Is it worth using Medium for visibility and Publica Now for sales?: It's an increasingly common pattern. Medium captures organic reach (Boost can bring hundreds of thousands of impressions), Publica Now captures conversion (email list + sales of specific products).

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