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Alby vs MyNode: catalog facts
Alby	MyNode
Best for: Bitcoin users who want a Lightning wallet they can host themselves	Best for: Running a personal Bitcoin and Lightning node without assembling the software yourself
Free + paid options Self-hosting Alby Hub is free; Alby Cloud is a paid subscription.	Free + paid options Free Community Edition; Premium software, subscriptions and hardware are paid.
Web, Self-hosted	Web, Self-hosted
Alby Hub can be self-hosted Managed hosting available for those who do not want to run a node All 3 strengths for Alby Alby Hub can be self-hosted Managed hosting available for those who do not want to run a node Open-source wallets and tools	Bitcoin and Lightning node managed from one web interface Many bundled apps such as Mempool, BTCPay Server and Thunderhub All 4 strengths for MyNode Bitcoin and Lightning node managed from one web interface Many bundled apps such as Mempool, BTCPay Server and Thunderhub Tor and VPN options for remote access One-click software updates
Only handles Bitcoin and Lightning Running your own node takes some technical effort All 3 limitations for Alby Only handles Bitcoin and Lightning Running your own node takes some technical effort Hosted option costs a subscription	Some features are limited to the paid Premium edition Needs dedicated hardware with room for the Bitcoin blockchain
Self-hosted, Hosted service	Downloadable app, Self-hosted, Operating system
Open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Alby getalby.com Catalog checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for MyNode mynodebtc.com Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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