Crowded
6.3#106 in community platformsFrom €50 a monthWebAPI
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What both publish
| Fact | Crowded | Minds |
|---|---|---|
| API | Crowded offers API access to build on top of the product or implement community content on a static website. | The backend exposes CLI and REST controllers, with newer endpoints under API v2 and older endpoints under API v1. |
| Custom domain | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Integrations | Listed integrations include Consently, Google Analytics, Intercom, Mailchimp, Hotjar, and Mixpanel, with custom integrations available by inquiry. | Minds states that it interoperates with ActivityPub, RSS, DNS, Bitcoin, Ethereum and Stripe, among other protocols and services. |
| Moderation tools | Yes | Yes |
| Privacy | Crowded says its platform is GDPR compliant and includes Consently, an integrated consent pop-up. | 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. |
| Product | Crowded helps organizations launch and grow their own online branded community platform. | Minds describes itself as a free, open-source social networking platform where users can earn digital currency for activity. |
Crowded plans
- Premium€799 a month
- Enterprise€1,599 a month
- 500 Additional users€50 a month
- Success Package€499 a month
- Premium — Out of the box€799 a month
- Tailored Design€1,499, paid once
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 Crowded 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.