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Archive of Our Own vs HumHub
Both stand on online community platforms. 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 AndroidAPIiPhone+2
HumHub offers a broad set of collaboration features with a choice between self-hosting and managed SaaS. The free Community Edition is self-hosted; managed Professional hosting is listed at €144 a month for up to 100 users.
Visit HumHubThe facts
| Archive of Our Own | HumHub | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, API, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Professional Edition: €144 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | HumHub |
| Website | archiveofourown.org | humhub.com |
| On online community platforms | #8 of 54 | #7 of 54 |
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
HumHub: what it does well
- More than 80 optional modules are available.
- Includes granular permissions and full-text search.
- Can be self-hosted or run as managed SaaS.
- Community Edition includes free upgrades.
- Responsive across smartphones, tablets and desktop devices.
What to know first
- Professional pricing shown covers up to 100 users.
- Networks with 1,000 or more users need a custom quote.
- Community Edition support is through the community and GitHub.
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