Askbot
6.8#78 in community platformsFrom $49 a monthWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitAskbot vs Minds
What both publish
| Fact | Askbot | Minds |
|---|---|---|
| Core features | It supports best-answer selection, tagging, collaborative editing, and full-text search. | The service lists feeds, discovery, search, groups, chat, blogs, video, photos, tips, memberships, paid replies, notifications, Boost, affiliate tools, rewards, analytics and monetization. |
| Custom domain | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2009 | 2011 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Integrations | Askbot consulting offers CMS integration for WordPress, Drupal, and custom CMS platforms. | Minds states that it interoperates with ActivityPub, RSS, DNS, Bitcoin, Ethereum and Stripe, among other protocols and services. |
| Moderation tools | Yes | Yes |
| Privacy | Listed privacy tools include data export, account anonymization, account deletion, and anonymous posting under a GDPR Compliance heading. | Minds says signup can be anonymous and that a phone number is only required for rewards verification, where it is converted to a SHA-256 hash rather than stored directly. |
Askbot plans
- Basic$49 a month
- Business$149 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- CustomPriced on request
Minds plans
- FreeFree
- Plus$8 a month
- Pro$58 a month
- Team$50 a month
- Community$500 a month
- Business$1,000 a month
Pick Askbot if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Minds if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.