The Best Disqus AlternativesTop Comment Platforms and other similar apps like Disqus

Disqus is described as 'Offers the best add-on tools for site owners to power discussions, increase engagement, and earn revenue' and is a popular comment platform in the social & communications category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Disqus for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Self-Hosted, SaaS, Wordpress and Linux apps. The best Disqus alternative is Isso, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Disqus are Commento, giscus, Hyvor Talk and utterances.

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  1. Isso icon

    Isso

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    Isso – Ich schrei sonst – is a lightweight commenting server written in Python and JavaScript. It aims to be a drop-in replacement for Disqus.

    34 Isso alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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    vb078
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    Docker or Python only, easy to install (when you know how), cheap admin interface, but easy to free-self-host on any Raspeberry server ! Without data tracking or ads.

    chante mcjames
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    3

    its basically like diquis commenting posting viewing and more

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    • Most users think Isso is a great Disqus alternative.

    • Isso is the most popular Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to Disqus.

    • Isso is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Disqus.

    • Isso is Free and Open SourceDisqus is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Isso is Privacy focusedDisqus is not according to our users
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    Commento

     11 likes
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    Commento is a popular, fast, bloat-free commenting system that you can embed on your blog, news articles, and more. Open source at its core, Commento guarantees you privacy and does not include third-party trackers and advertisements, unlike alternatives such as Disqus.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    Commento's dashboard includes various moderation tools, settings, statistics and other options.
     
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    Guest
    Positive
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    Can be self-hosted or not. Free if you've contributed.

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    pkirk
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    Because is really fast, and I see a bright future, as Mozilla and Digital Ocean are sponsoring it.

    Guest
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    It's open source and it's lightweight.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Commento is a great Disqus alternative.

    • Commento is the most popular Web-based alternative to Disqus.

    • Commento is the most popular commercial alternative to Disqus.

    • Commento is Paid and Open SourceDisqus is Freemium and Proprietary
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    giscus

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    A comments system powered by GitHub Discussions. Let visitors leave comments and reactions on your website via GitHub!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Zeiten
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    Github code discussions don't have much in common with a generalised Disqus

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    • giscus is the most popular SaaS alternative to Disqus.

    • giscus is Free and Open SourceDisqus is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Hyvor Talk

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    The Best Commenting Platform For Your Website.

    27 Hyvor Talk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Guest
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    It has powerful moderation tools and beautiful UI

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Hyvor Talk is a great Disqus alternative.

    • Hyvor Talk is Paid and ProprietaryDisqus is Freemium and Proprietary
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    utterances

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    A lightweight comments widget built on GitHub issues. Use GitHub issues for blog comments, wiki pages and more!

    34 utterances alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • GitHub
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    Comments about utterances as an Alternative to Disqus
    Guest
    Positive
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    Probably better but only if you want your site to use GitHub issues as a way of storing comments. Beneficial for Jekyll / GitHub Pages websites, though.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • utterances is Free and Open SourceDisqus is Freemium and Proprietary
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    ReplyBox

     6 likes
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    ReplyBox is a simple, privacy-focused comment system that's light-weight and blazingly-fast.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  9. Chirpy icon

    Chirpy

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    Chirpy is an open-source, privacy-friendly and customizable Disqus (comment system) alternate, you can embed a comment widget on a blog, a news article or any place where you want your readers to add comments.

    9 Chirpy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Online
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  10. Coral by Vox Media icon

    Coral by Vox Media

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    Coral is an open source commenting tool from Vox Media, helping publishers of all sizes build better communities. It runs the comments on the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, the Globe and Mail, and dozens of other websites around the world.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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    Metype

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    Metype is a complete engagement solution. It keeps your audience hooked by allowing rich media comments, reactions and sharing options. Create a free account instantly and be on your way to engage and build your audience.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    Moderate comments with the Comments Manager
     
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    Spot.IM

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    Take back ownership of your audience by building a thriving social community to drive conversation, page views, clicks, and revenue.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    FastComments

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    A very fast, feature-full, and privacy-focused comment service for handling discussions on the internet. At 4.6 kB with no dependencies, it's the fastest comment service around.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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