Side by side
Archive of Our Own vs FanFiction.Net
Both stand on fanfiction app. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
AO3 offers free fanwork hosting with extensive search, filtering, and download options. Readers should know that account creation requires an invitation and mobile apps are not currently available.
Visit Archive of Our Own Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Visit FanFiction.Net The facts
| Archive of Our Own | FanFiction.Net | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | archiveofourown.org | fanfiction.net |
| On fanfiction app | #1 of 8 | #4 of 8 |
Archive of Our Own: what it does well
- Free to use and has no advertisements
- Searches by tags, authors, dates, and more
- Downloads available in five formats
- Site and work skins allow customization
What to know first
- An invitation is required to create an account
- Mobile apps are not currently available
- Downloads cannot be limited to individual chapters
FanFiction.Net: what it does well
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