# Self-hosted social network software

Sold software that lets people build their own social network, later releasing the code for free.

| Tag | Value | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Software and apps | 93% |
| Earns from | Subscriptions | 59% (low) |
| Startup cost (estimate) | $100 to $1k | 36% (low) |
| Time (estimate) | Hands-off | 40% (low) |
| Where | Online | 98% |
| Coding | Needs coding | 99% |

Source: [Ask HN: Are you working on any side projects that make "small/passive" income?](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2358867), Hacker News, leftnode, 2011-03-23
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