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Freemium

Self-hosting is free; hosted plans are paid and start with a free trial.

 Freemium

Free to self-host; managed hosting is a paid monthly plan.

Android, iOS, Web, Self-hosted Web, Self-hosted
  • Can be self-hosted from the public source code
  • Covers forums, voting on ideas and team chat in one place
  • Self-hosted open-source edition
  • Mobile-ready interface
  • Self-hosting needs a server and ongoing maintenance
  • Hosted plans are paid after the trial
  • Self-hosting requires Node.js and server maintenance
  • Hosted plans cost money after the trial
Downloadable app, Self-hosted, Hosted service Self-hosted, Hosted service
Open source 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

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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