# Alby - Alby User Guide: [guides.getalby.com](https://guides.getalby.com/user-guide/v/alby-account-and-browser-extension) - Blog: [blog.getalby.com](https://blog.getalby.com/) - Repos: [github.comgetAlby](https://github.com/getAlby) - [nostr-wallet-connect](https://github.com/getAlby/nostr-wallet-connect) - [hub](https://github.com/getAlby/hub) - [lightning-browser-extension](https://github.com/getAlby/lightning-browser-extension) - Nostr Wallet Connect: [nwc.getalby.com](https://nwc.getalby.com/) ### Usage 2024-08-16 - 80,000 extension users: [Google Chrome Store](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/alby-bitcoin-wallet-for-l/iokeahhehimjnekafflcihljlcjccdbe?hl=en) ### Hub vs Browser Extension vs Account *A simple breakdown of Alby's products and services.* https://guides.getalby.com/user-guide/v/alby-account-and-browser-extension **Alby Hub** - Self-custodial bitcoin lightning wallet - App marketplace - App permission management - In-app BTC purchases via cards and bank transfers - Powers the Alby Browser Extension and Alby mobile (soon) - Runs in the cloud, or on desktop and mini computers **Alby Browser Extension** - Link and manage multiple wallets - Use lightning and Nostr apps on the web (your Bitcoin & Nostr companion!) - Holds your keys to Nostr, Lightning-Auth, Bitcoin onchain and Liquid on your device - Recovered by Master Key (12-word seed phrase) - Easy way for web app developers to interact with lightning wallets via the WebLN standard **Alby Account** - Your customized [email protected] lightning address - Connect your account to mobile wallets, Nostr apps and many more: [https://getalby.com/discover](https://getalby.com/discover) - Link your Alby Account to your own wallet via [NWC](https://nwc.dev/) - Customize your tipping page, lightning address, avatar and payment notifications - Use SDKs and APIs to develop your own bitcoin app ### Alby Cloud https://guides.getalby.com/user-guide/v/alby-account-and-browser-extension/alby-hub/alby-hub-flavors/alby-cloud > Alby Cloud is perfect if you want an Alby Hub, a powerful self-custodial wallet, without the hassle. How is this non-custodial?? ### Blog post: [The 6 different Lightning backends for Alby Hub](https://blog.getalby.com/the-6-different-lightning-backends-for-alby-hub/) - LDK - phoenixd - Breez SDK - Greenlight - LND - Cashu Mint