stories

The premium Open Source alternative to Medium

🎯 Best for:Developers and writers who want a Medium-like experience on their own domain.

What is stories?

A self-hosted alternative to Medium built on Ruby on Rails. Implements a minimalist editor and social interaction features for independent publishers and writing communities.

Tech Stack
RubyBlogging & Publishing

Why stories?

  • Clean Ruby on Rails architecture
  • Minimalist writing interface
  • Built-in social features

Limitations

  • No built-in audience network
  • Requires Rails hosting knowledge
  • Limited plugin ecosystem
2/26/2026
Last Update
260
Forks
44
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Medium)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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