Side by side
Minds vs Octo
Both stand on 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 Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5
Choose Minds for a social network with creator tools, community features and an open-source license. Creators seeking Minds+ features can compare Plus at $8 a month with Pro at $58 a month; mobile users should account for limits on monetization and NSFW features.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneSelf-hosted+1
Octo combines private community features with branded apps and integrations. The free tier covers up to 99 users; larger groups may need a paid package or a custom proposal.
Visit OctoThe facts
| Minds | Octo | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Plus: $8 a month | Kick Start: $29 a month |
| Plans published | 6 | 5 |
| Maker | Minds | Octo |
| Website | minds.com | getocto.com |
| On community platforms | #2 of 126 | #6 of 126 |
Minds: what it does well
- Open-source platform and mobile app licensed under AGPLv3
- Available on web, Android and iOS
- Free plan includes encrypted chat and ActivityPub federation
- Minds+ adds channel verification and premium creator content
- Supports private spaces and custom domains
What to know first
- Free-plan video uploads are limited to 20 minutes
- Monetization and NSFW features are limited on mobile
- NSFW content is unavailable in the iOS App Store and Google Play apps
Octo: what it does well
- Free plan supports up to 99 users.
- Includes feeds, discussions, polls, events, and surveys.
- Branded apps can be published in app stores.
- Offers moderation tools, private spaces, and custom domains.
- On-premise self-hosting is available.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to 99 users.
- Kick Start costs $29 a month billed annually.
- Several paid plans do not list a price.