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Hacker News vs KickoffLabs
Both stand on startup launch tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Visit Hacker News 
Free plan APIWeb
KickoffLabs combines several audience-growth campaign formats with referral tracking and integrations. Check the monthly lead limits and automatic upgrade policy against expected campaign volume before choosing a paid plan.
Visit KickoffLabsThe facts
| Hacker News | KickoffLabs | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Hobby: $1,319 a month |
| Plans published | None | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | news.ycombinator.com | kickofflabs.com |
| On startup launch tools | #4 of 11 | #1 of 11 |
Hacker News: what it does well
KickoffLabs: what it does well
- Free plan includes a mini-campaign.
- Campaigns can run on custom domains.
- Unique links track referral paths and leads.
- Includes fraud prevention and winner selection.
- Webhooks and API access support integrations.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to 100 uniques monthly.
- Paid plans have monthly lead limits.
- Usage over plan limits triggers automatic upgrades.
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