Feature

Twitter Verified 

(Gold Checkmark)

Twitter Premium 

(Blue Checkmark)

Government Accounts 

(Grey Checkmark)

Cost

Free 

Subscription-based, varies based on country

Free

Verification Status

Yellow checkmark for verified organizations, government accounts, and notable figures

Blue checkmark for paying subscribers

Government Label (Grey checkmark)

Purpose

Verifies authenticity for public figures, organizations, government bodies

Provides extra features like editing tweets, customization options

Identifies official government accounts for transparency

Eligibility

For accounts meeting Twitter's criteria (public figures, organizations,
government bodies)

Anyone can subscribe, no specific criteria for verification

For verified government accounts or officials

Edit Tweets

No

Yes, allows users to edit tweets after posting

No

Longer Tweets

No

Yes, allows users to post longer tweets

No

Reader Mode

No

Yes, enhanced reading experience for long threads

No

Customization Options

No

Yes, you can customize the app's interface and choose color themes

No

Profile Picture Shape

Square

Circular

Circular

Priority in Search Results

Yes, priority in search results

No direct impact, but enhanced features may improve engagement

Yes, priority in search results