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What is Minds?

Minds is a decentralized social networking and community platform that enables creators, businesses, publishers, organizations, and independent communities to launch and manage their own social media ecosystems while retaining ownership of their digital presence. The platform allows users to create branded social applications for the web, iOS, and Android using custom domains while maintaining control over their content, user data, communications, contacts, and application infrastructure. Unlike traditional social media platforms that centralize ownership, Minds emphasizes community independence through decentralized technologies and interoperability with standards such as ActivityPub, RSS, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Stripe, DNS, and additional web2 and web3 integrations. Organizations can build public or private communities that include familiar social networking capabilities such as newsfeeds, groups, blogs, messaging, videos, photos, search, notifications, analytics, and community discussions. Built-in monetization tools allow community owners to generate revenue through memberships, advertising, rewards, affiliate programs, paid replies, tips, and other creator-focused business models. The platform also supports website integrations, including embedded commenting systems and sharing functionality that connect external websites with community engagement. Developers can extend functionality through open-source resources, documentation, APIs, and custom integrations that adapt the platform to specialized business requirements. Minds.com itself serves as one of the largest decentralized social networks, giving users immediate access to millions of people while providing a path toward launching independent branded communities when needed. The platform is designed for organizations seeking greater control over audience relationships while reducing dependence on centralized social media providers.

What is Instance?

Instance serves as an all-encompassing platform tailored for communities and memberships, specifically benefiting creators, coaches, agencies, and online businesses. Users can establish a fully personalized community application under their own domain, featuring an array of tools including real-time chat, voice channels, member accounts, subscription services, Stripe payment integration, storefronts, user roles, courses, push notifications, email functionalities, moderation options, and a customizable Bot API. Members can browse products, complete purchases, and automatically gain relevant roles based on their engagement, which allows businesses to retain complete control over their branding, audience, customer relations, and the platform itself, removing reliance on external social media. Moreover, Instance enhances community management and operational efficiency by providing AI assistants and tailored bots. By integrating community governance, membership management, payment processing, content oversight, and communication functionalities into a single versatile platform, it stands as a strong alternative to competitors like Discord, Whop, Skool, and Circle, addressing the varied requirements of contemporary online enterprises. Ultimately, Instance aims to enrich the overall experience for both creators and their communities, fostering deeper connections and greater engagement among members, thus creating a thriving ecosystem for all involved.

Media

Media

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Integrations Supported

Base App
Ethereum
MetaMask
WalletConnect

Integrations Supported

Base App
Ethereum
MetaMask
WalletConnect

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

Free
Free Version
Free Trial Offered?

Pricing Information

$9/month
Free Version
Free Trial Offered?

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Minds.com

Date Founded

2011

Company Location

United States

Company Website

minds.com

Company Facts

Organization Name

Instance

Date Founded

2024

Company Location

United States

Company Website

tryinstance.com

Categories and Features

Community

Content Management
Content Moderation
Discussions / Forums
Event Management
Group Management
Ideation / Crowdsourcing
Member Directory
Membership Management
Social Media Management
Website Management
White Label

Social Networking

Activity / News Feed
Advertising Management
Blogs
Data Security
Event Management
Group Management
Media Library
Privacy Options
Real-time Chat
Social Media Integration
Social Media Tagging
User Profiles

Categories and Features

Community

Content Management
Content Moderation
Discussions / Forums
Event Management
Group Management
Ideation / Crowdsourcing
Member Directory
Membership Management
Social Media Management
Website Management
White Label

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