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Mastodon vs Minds: catalog facts
Mastodon	Minds
Free Free and open source under the AGPL. Hosting is separate.	Freemium Joining the network is free; launching a branded community app is a separate offering.
Android, Web, Self-hosted	Android, iOS, Web
Chronological timelines with no engagement ranking Federated, so moving servers does not mean losing your network	Public network plus tools to launch your own community app Interoperates with ActivityPub and RSS
Your experience depends heavily on which server you join Running a server has real moderation and maintenance cost	Homepage focuses on selling community apps to brands Crypto features may not suit everyone
Self-hosted, Web application	Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License: AGPL-3.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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