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MyNode vs Alby: catalog facts
MyNode	Alby
Best for: Running a personal Bitcoin and Lightning node without assembling the software yourself	Best for: Bitcoin users who want a Lightning wallet they can host themselves
Free + paid options Free Community Edition; Premium software, subscriptions and hardware are paid.	Free + paid options Self-hosting Alby Hub is free; Alby Cloud is a paid subscription.
Web, Self-hosted	Web, Self-hosted
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	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
Some features are limited to the paid Premium edition Needs dedicated hardware with room for the Bitcoin blockchain	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
Downloadable app, Self-hosted, Operating system	Self-hosted, Hosted service
Not open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for MyNode mynodebtc.com Catalog checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Alby getalby.com Catalog checked October 2, 2026

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