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Minds vs Threads: catalog facts
Minds	Threads
Freemium Joining the network is free; launching a branded community app is a separate offering.	Free Free to use.
Android, iOS, Web	Android, iOS, Web
Public network plus tools to launch your own community app Interoperates with ActivityPub and RSS	Large mainstream audience Optional fediverse sharing over ActivityPub
Homepage focuses on selling community apps to brands Crypto features may not suit everyone	Centrally owned and operated by Meta Fediverse support is optional and partial
Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service	Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License: Proprietary
Account needed	Account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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