Minds
9.0#2 in community platformsFrom $8 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Stack Exchange
6.6#89 in community platformsFree planFree planWebAPI
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| Fact | Minds | Stack Exchange |
|---|---|---|
| API | The backend exposes CLI and REST controllers, with newer endpoints under API v2 and older endpoints under API v1. | The Stack Exchange API supports programmatic access to the network and documents authentication and write support. |
| Founded | 2011 | 2008 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile apps | both | none |
| Moderation tools | Yes | Yes |
| Privacy | 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. | Stack Exchange's privacy policy says it does not sell personal information and describes how it collects, uses, and retains personal data. |
| Private spaces | Yes | Yes |
Minds plans
- FreeFree
- Plus$8 a month
- Pro$58 a month
- Team$50 a month
- Community$500 a month
- Business$1,000 a month
Stack Exchange plans
- Public Stack Exchange networkFree
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You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.