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Nodyx vs Rallyhood
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 APILinuxMac+3
Choose Nodyx if your community wants its own self-hosted forum, chat, and voice installation with no feature gating. Look elsewhere if you need mobile apps or want RSS, webhooks, iCal sync, or OAuth integrations available now; those connections are marked as coming in v2.2.
Visit Nodyx Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
Choose Rallyhood if your group wants communication, events, resource sharing, and payments together, with a free starting plan. Look elsewhere if you need Premium organization tools but prefer a plan with a stated price rather than contacting sales.
Visit RallyhoodThe facts
| Nodyx | Rallyhood | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Rallyhood |
| Website | nodyx.dev | home.rallyhood.com |
| On community platforms | #11 of 126 | #15 of 126 |
Nodyx: what it does well
- Forums include polls, pinned threads, reactions, and tags.
- WebRTC voice channels include screen sharing.
- Grid Builder supports custom themes and uploaded widgets.
- AGPL-3.0 licensed, with the full platform free.
- Docker and manual installation routes are documented.
What to know first
- Running a self-hosted installation requires a server.
- Manual installation requires Node.js 22+, PostgreSQL 16+, and Redis 7+.
- RSS, webhooks, iCal sync, and OAuth are marked as coming in v2.2.
- No mobile apps are listed.
Rallyhood: what it does well
- Supports private spaces and moderation tools.
- Event pages include registration, tickets, maps, and Zoom events.
- Calendars offer RSVPs, syncing, and automatic reminders.
- Groups can collect dues, shared costs, and donations.
- Includes folders and tools for tasks, surveys, and voting.
What to know first
- Premium pricing requires contacting sales.
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