Hygraph

Hygraph is a headless CMS, which means it provides the backend for content management but does not inherently include the frontend publishing or monetization aspects of a platform like Medium. While it offers a rich text editor, content management, and API capabilities for distribution, it lacks the built-in recommendation engine, membership monetization, and direct reader engagement metrics that are core to Medium's value proposition. It's a tool for building content platforms, not a content platform itself.