Looking for an alternative to Medium?
Create content, publish posts, build your own audience and earn from your work, without relying on a platform feed.
A publishing alternative to Medium
Medium is a popular platform for writing and discovery, where content lives inside a shared network and feed.
Fika is built for people who want to publish independently, grow their own audience and turn writing into something sustainable, without depending on platform algorithms or distribution rules.
- Publish content outside a shared feed
- Build a direct audience over time
- Earn from your work without platform dependency
Create and edit content in one place
Fika focuses on making content creation simple and continuous.
- Built-in writing support to improve clarity as you write
- Multilingual editor to publish in different languages
- Notes and drafts connected in a single workspace
Turn ideas into publishable content
Writing often starts before a finished article exists.
- Capture thoughts as notes or quick drafts
- Organize ideas before turning them into posts
- Keep everything related to your writing in one place
Build your own audience and earn
With Fika, publishing is tied to audience ownership.
- Publish posts and reach readers directly
- Grow an audience outside a shared platform
- Monetize your content without relying on a central network
Publish independently, on your own terms
Fika gives you a single platform to write, publish, grow an audience and earn from your content.
Create
Write and refine content with built-in tools.
Publish
Share your work without depending on platform feeds.
Grow and earn
Build an audience and monetize directly.
Frequently asked questions about Medium alternatives
Common questions from people comparing Medium with other publishing platforms.
What is Medium?
Medium is an online publishing platform where writers can publish articles that are distributed through a shared network and recommendation feed.
Is Medium free to use?
Medium allows free publishing, while access to certain content requires a paid membership. Writers can earn through Medium’s Partner Program based on reader engagement.
Why look for an alternative to Medium?
Some writers look for alternatives when they want more control over their content, audience and monetization, rather than relying on a central platform and its distribution rules.
Is Fika an alternative to Medium?
Yes. Fika can be used as an alternative to Medium for people who want to publish independently, build their own audience and earn from their writing.
Can I build an audience without Medium?
Yes. Fika allows creators to publish posts and send newsletters directly to their audience, without needing external email tools.
Can I earn from writing without Medium?
Yes. There are several platforms that allow creators to grow an audience and communicate with readers without using Substack. The best option depends on whether you prioritise simplicity, creation tools, audience ownership or monetization.
Looking for a Medium alternative?
Publish content, build your own audience and earn from your writing, without depending on a shared platform.
