Medium
News & Media Last verified June 3, 2026
From
$4.17/mo billed annually
Medium pricing
All 4 tiers side by side. Prices shown in USD.
| Tier | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Member (annual) Cheapest |
$4.17
when billed annually
|
$50.00 |
| Member (monthly) | $5.00 | $60.00 |
| Friend of Medium (annual) |
$12.50
when billed annually
|
$150.00 |
| Friend of Medium (monthly) | $15.00 | $180.00 |
Price history
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How to cancel Medium
A quick read on what to expect — full step-by-step guide is one click away.
Sign in to Medium on the web, go to medium.com/me/membership/cancel, click Cancel membership, answer both survey questions, then click the green Confirm cancellation. You keep member benefits until the end of your billing cycle — Medium does not refund partial months.
Why this score?
Computed from five weighted dimensions: required steps, retention friction, channel restrictions, refund policy, and recovery hostility. See the full rubric.
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Sources & corrections
- Last full audit: June 3, 2026
- Pricing source: https://medium.com/membership
- Cancellation source: https://medium.com/me/membership/cancel
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